What to know about flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

The distance between Amsterdam and Istanbul is approximately 2,214.13 km. The average flight time between Amsterdam and Istanbul is 3 hours 29 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
Rs 26,464
Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines AMS-IST 3h 25m · Direct Wed, Oct 7
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Cheapest return
Rs 47,263
AJet AJet AMS-IST 3h 35m · Direct Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
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Best time to book
August
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,214.13 km
Flight distance
3h 29m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from Rs 26,464 and round-trip from Rs 47,263. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Which airlines are the most popular for Amsterdam to Istanbul flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines flying from Amsterdam to Istanbul, including Pegasus Airlines, AJet and . Pegasus Airlines currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
Pegasus Airlines logo Pegasus Airlines
AJet logo AJet
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Amsterdam to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Amsterdam to Istanbul Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

Average price of one-way tickets from Amsterdam to Istanbul booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul, fares are lowest in August (Rs 29,580) and highest in July (Rs 70,323).

Rs 70,323
Rs 49,952
Rs 29,580
Rs 9,209
    Cheapest
  • Rs 32,106
    Sep
  • Rs 32,314
    Oct
  • Rs 35,058
    Nov
  • Rs 37,125
    Dec
  • Rs 32,527
    Jan
  • Rs 31,886
    Feb
  • Rs 34,165
    Mar
  • Rs 39,663
    Apr
  • Rs 31,164
    May
  • Rs 34,809
    Jun
  • Rs 70,323
    Jul
  • Rs 29,580
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

Average price of return tickets from Amsterdam to Istanbul booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul, fares are lowest in January (Rs 73,018) and highest in July (Rs 139,221).

Rs 139,221
Rs 106,120
Rs 73,018
Rs 39,917
    Cheapest
  • Rs 85,639
    Sep
  • Rs 97,406
    Oct
  • Rs 88,249
    Nov
  • Rs 107,706
    Dec
  • Rs 73,018
    Jan
  • Rs 74,089
    Feb
  • Rs 78,546
    Mar
  • Rs 105,933
    Apr
  • Rs 99,185
    May
  • Rs 84,232
    Jun
  • Rs 139,221
    Jul
  • Rs 134,292
    Aug

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Amsterdam to Istanbul on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

Rs 58,288
Rs 55,053
Rs 51,818
Rs 48,583
  • Rs 53,617
    Mon
  • Rs 51,818
    Tue
  • Rs 53,516
    Wed
  • Rs 54,563
    Thu
  • Rs 55,108
    Fri
  • Rs 58,121
    Sat
  • Rs 58,288
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul (AMS-IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as Rs 26,464 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AMS to SAW on Wed, Oct 7), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from Rs 47,263 departing on Sat, Oct 10 and returning on Mon, Oct 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Pegasus Airlines AJet Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 29 minutes to fly from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 80 flight per week flying from Amsterdam to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AJet: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VF004 (18:18)
  • To find best deals on flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Oct 7, with one-way flights priced at just Rs 26,464.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul on September 11, 2026 with AJet, with prices starting at Rs 12,860.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Istanbul: Ataturk Airport (ISL), Istanbul Airport (IST), and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (AMS-SAW) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Amsterdam is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Amsterdam to Istanbul is Rs 62,167. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Amsterdam to Istanbul is Rs 97,072. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Amsterdam and Istanbul, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AJet and Pegasus Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Amsterdam to Istanbul. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul is AJet, with an average fare of Rs 55,988.

Rs 43,142
Rs 55,988
Rs 68,834
Rs 81,680
Rs 94,526
AJet
Rs 55,988
AJet
Pegasus Airlines
Rs 58,055
Pegasus Airlines
Air Serbia
Rs 75,174
Air Serbia
LOT Polish Airlines
Rs 89,936
LOT Polish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Rs 90,143
Turkish Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Rs 94,526
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Amsterdam to Istanbul on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul is Turkish Airlines, operating 51 flights per week.

9
23
37
51
Turkish Airlines
51
Turkish Airlines
Pakistan International Airlines
39
Pakistan International Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
38
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Thai Airways
31
Thai Airways
Pegasus Airlines
27
Pegasus Airlines
Gulf Air
23
Gulf Air

How many flights fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Amsterdam to Istanbul on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul are most frequent on Saturday, while the fewest flights operate on Wednesday.

237
208
178
149
Highest
183
Mon
183
Tue
178
Wed
186
Thu
230
Fri
237
Sat
210
Sun