How to get from Amsterdam to Istanbul
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 50m by bus, flight, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 2208 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2208 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €83Checked Sep 8 | 6h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €166Older observation | 50h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€83Checked Sep 86h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€166Older observation50h 05m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam → Rotterdam The Haguebus
FlixBus·45m - 2Rotterdam The Hague → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Amsterdam to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€86October 2026
€83Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAmsterdam-Rotterdam The Hague, Amsterdam-Bucharest, Bucharest-İstanbul Esenler OtogarıBook →Pegasus AirlinesRotterdam The Hague-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Istanbul works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, about 45 min. Transfer in Rotterdam and continue by Pegasus Airlines flight on to Istanbul (3h 20m). In total it's roughly €76 over 6h 50m, 1 transfer.
Amsterdam to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 6h 50m by bus, flight, 1 transfer.
How far is Istanbul from Amsterdam?
About 2208 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €76 to €187. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 6h 50m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 6h 50m. About 2h 45m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 50h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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