- Must visit
Topkapı Palace Museum
Former Ottoman imperial palace with treasury, courtyards, and sacred relics; one of the city’s essential historical museum visits.
Flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul depart on average 92 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $106 (€86) if you book in advance.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1373 miles (2211 km) distance in 3h 20m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1373 miles (2211 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 (€86) |
Flights per day 92 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 3h 20m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
$157
Average price
$965
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Flights per day
97
Distance
2211 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Istanbul will cost around $965 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $157.
Of the 97 flights that leave Amsterdam for Istanbul onSun, Jun 21, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 2211 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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PC1252Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $106. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $106, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 1373 miles (2211 km)
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$196 Average price Cheapest | $738 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Istanbul flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LO270 · LO137 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h50 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA445 · BA720 | 7:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h25 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA445 · BA718 | 7:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h00 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR6214+ QR4 · QR237 | 7:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h25 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1003 · LH1300 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h55 | 4:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1003 · LH1298 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 28h00 | 1:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR18 · QR237+ QR8266 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h45 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY8301 · VY3072 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h35 | 9:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO266 · LO137 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h20 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO266 · LO133 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 25h35 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA431 · BA718 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h15 | 6:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA431 · BA720 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h40 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR9763+ QR4 · QR237 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h40 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9763+ QR8 · QR237 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h40 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2303 · LH107 · LH1304 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h15 | 9:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2303 · LH109 · LH1304 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h15 | 9:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1952 | 11:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h30 | 3:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA433 · BA720 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h50 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR5909+ QR4 · QR237 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 17h50 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR5909+ QR8 · QR237 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 17h50 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
RO362 · RO261 | 11:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 20h45 | 9:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO362 · RO9161 | 11:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h25 | 11:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO362 · RO265 | 11:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h45 | 10:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ107+ AZ7034 | 11:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h40 | 11:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1959 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h20 | 4:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
A3625 · A3994 | 12:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h40 | 7:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF2 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h35 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC1252 | 12:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h25 | 5:05 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY8303 · VY3072 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h30 | 9:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO264 · LO137 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h35 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO264 · LO133 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h50 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO264 · LO135 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 25h25 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO264 · LO3911 · LO2101 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h15 | 10:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO264 · LO3921 · LO2101 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h15 | 10:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA435 · BA720 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h00 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA435 · BA716 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 23h15 | 2:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR9769+ QR16 · QR239 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 20h35 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9769+ QR12 · QR239 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 20h35 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9769+ QR108 · QR239 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 20h35 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH993 · LH1304 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h45 | 9:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1958 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h25 | 7:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH993 · LH1298 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h20 | 1:00 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2305 · LH1742 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h25 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
MS758 · MS9711 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h55 | 12:35 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
5F5738 · 5F5325 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 16h00 | 8:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA439 · BA720 | 4:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h15 | 12:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR8301+ QR16 · QR239 | 4:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h50 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA439 · BA716 | 4:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h30 | 2:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR8301+ QR12 · QR239 | 4:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h50 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR274 · QR239 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h40 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR274 · QR245 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 25h20 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR274 · QR237 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h05 | 6:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1254 | 4:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h25 | 9:00 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2307 · LH1742 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h05 | 2:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1962 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h35 | 9:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VF4 | 5:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h35 | 10:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR8303+ QR16 · QR239 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 17h00 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA437 · BA716 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h40 | 2:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ109+ AZ7030 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h50 | 10:45 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC1258 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h25 | 10:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR4683+ QR142 · QR239 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 16h20 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1954 | 6:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h25 | 11:20 PM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO268 · LO133 | 7:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 16h20 | 1:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO268 · LO137 | 7:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 27h05 | 11:50 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO268 · LO135 | 7:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h55 | 4:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO268 · LO3911 · LO2101 | 7:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h45 | 10:30 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
RO364 · RO261 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h25 | 9:25 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO364 · RO265 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 25h25 | 10:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO364 · RO263 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 20h40 | 5:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO364 · RO9165 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 20h25 | 5:25 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
RO364 · RO9161 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 14h05 | 11:05 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1961 | 9:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h20 | 1:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR284 · QR239 | 10:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 12h40 | 11:55 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR284 · QR245 | 10:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h20 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1956 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h20 | 3:40 AM Istanbul Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Former Ottoman imperial palace with treasury, courtyards, and sacred relics; one of the city’s essential historical museum visits.
Major complex of archaeology museums with artifacts from Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and the ancient Near East.
Turkey’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for strong exhibitions and a Bosphorus-facing setting.
Historic heart of old Istanbul, linking Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and major Byzantine and Ottoman sites.
Bustling pedestrian avenue lined with historic buildings, shops, galleries, and the nostalgic tram.
Redeveloped waterfront promenade with Bosphorus views, public art, and strong social-media popularity.
Ring-shaped bread coated with sesame seeds, sold by street vendors and bakeries across Istanbul. It is a classic breakfast and snack food closely associated with daily life in the city.
A famous Istanbul street food of grilled fish served in bread, especially associated with the Eminönü waterfront. It is valued for its simple, fresh Bosphorus flavor.
Slow-cooked white bean stew, often served with rice and pickles. It is a comforting staple in traditional Istanbul lokantas and can be made simply or with meat.
Respected modern lokanta serving polished Turkish home-style cooking, meze, and seasonal dishes. Stylish but grounded in tradition.
Well-known restaurant in Eminönü famous for kebabs, lahmacun, and views over the Golden Horn. Established, lively, and popular with both locals and visitors.
Long-running Üsküdar lokanta known for hearty everyday Turkish dishes, soups, stews, and classic desserts. Casual, authentic, and very local in feel.
Moderate for most tourists. Street food and transit are good value, while hotels and upscale dining in central areas cost more.
Around 5-10% in casual restaurants and 10% in nicer places if service is not included. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated for hotel staff and delivery.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Istanbul by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Istanbul flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Istanbul airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
Istanbul Airport is 32 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 7 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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