Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Every week, there are 41 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, take the 11:15 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:10 with Turkish Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AMS to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month like September? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul Airport. These are the top stopovers between AMS and IST:
Vienna Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is $239. A round-trip fare right now is $366. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to IST.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AMS to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you're coming in on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Explore without limits with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and discover more of Istanbul and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without seeing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.













