How to get from Istanbul to Amsterdam
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Amsterdam. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 2208 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 €65, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 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 | €69Checked Sep 8 | 3h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €183Reading date not recorded | 49h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€69Checked Sep 83h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€183Reading date not recorded49h 35m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Amsterdam: 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.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Amsterdam Schipholflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich date should you go?
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Amsterdam
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€145October 2026
€77Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
KLMIstanbul Airport-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
FlixBusİstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-AmsterdamBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, KLM, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Amsterdam works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam, about 3h 40m. In total it's roughly €69 over 3h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Amsterdam?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Amsterdam from Istanbul?
About 2208 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Amsterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €65 to €117. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Amsterdam?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 40m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam?
About 3h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Amsterdam?
Istanbul is SAW and Amsterdam is AMS, so this route is usually written SAW to AMS.
Which operators run Istanbul to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, KLM, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Amsterdam?
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.
Other ways people search Istanbul to Amsterdam
- how to get from Istanbul to Amsterdam
- Istanbul to Amsterdam travel time
- Istanbul to Amsterdam distance
- cheapest way from Istanbul to Amsterdam
- Istanbul to Amsterdam flight time
- flights from Istanbul to Amsterdam
- Istanbul Amsterdam direct flights
- SAW to AMS