How to get from Ankara to Rotterdam
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We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Rotterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 27h 17m by bus, flight, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 2550 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €100, on Thu, Sep 3.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2550 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €90Checked Sep 7 | 27h 17m3 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €199Reading date not recorded | 64h 30m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€90Checked Sep 727h 17m · 3 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€199Reading date not recorded64h 30m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Rotterdam: 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.
- 1Ankara Esenboğa Airport → KayaşbusAirport shuttle bus·47m
- 2Kayaş → Istanbulbus
Kamil Koç·8h 17m - 3İstanbul Alibeyköy → İstanbul DudullubusFlixBus·1h 09m
- 4Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Rotterdam The Hagueflight
AJet·3h 40m
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, Ankara to Rotterdam
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€90Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Kamil KoçKayaş-Istanbul, İstanbul Alibeyköy-İstanbul Dudullu, Ankara-İstanbul Alibeyköy, Amsterdam Schiphol-Rotterdam, Ankara-İstanbul Esenler Otogarı, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-Breda, Breda-The HagueBook →AJetSabiha Gökçen Airport-Rotterdam The HagueSee live options and dates →
KLMIstanbul Airport-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →Local busThe Hague-Rotterdam The HagueBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç, AJet, KLM, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Rotterdam works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Ankara to Kayaş, about 47 min. Transfer in Kayaş and continue by Kamil Koç bus on to Istanbul (8h 17m). Transfer in İstanbul Alibeyköy and continue by FlixBus bus on to İstanbul Dudullu (1h 9m). Transfer in Istanbul and continue by AJet flight on to Rotterdam (3h 40m). In total it's roughly €110 over 27h 17m, 3 transfers.
Ankara to Rotterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Rotterdam?
The most useful route takes about 27h 17m by bus, flight, 3 transfers.
How far is Rotterdam from Ankara?
About 2550 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Rotterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €110 to €238. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Rotterdam?
The most useful route we found connects: 3 transfers, 27h 17m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Rotterdam?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 27h 17m. About 11h 44m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Ankara and Rotterdam?
Ankara is ESB and Rotterdam is RTM, so this route is usually written ESB to RTM.
Which operators run Ankara to Rotterdam?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç, AJet, KLM, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Rotterdam?
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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