How to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Rotterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 2214 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 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2214 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €141Checked Sep 7 | 6hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €197Reading date not recorded | 47h 53m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€141Checked Sep 76h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€197Reading date not recorded47h 53m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul 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.
- 1Sabiha Gökçen Airport → Amsterdam Schipholflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 40m - 2Amsterdam Schiphol → Rotterdam The Haguebus
FlixBus·45m
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, Istanbul to Rotterdam
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€154November 2026
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →FlixBusAmsterdam Schiphol-Rotterdam The Hague, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-BredaBook →
NSBreda-RotterdamBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, NS; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Rotterdam works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam, about 3h 40m. Transfer in Amsterdam and continue by FlixBus bus on to Rotterdam (45 min). In total it's roughly €74 over 6h, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Rotterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rotterdam?
The most useful route takes about 6h by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Rotterdam from Istanbul?
About 2214 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Rotterdam cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €75 to €116. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Rotterdam?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 6h in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 6h. About 1h 35m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Rotterdam?
Istanbul is SAW and Rotterdam is RTM, so this route is usually written SAW to RTM.
Which operators run Istanbul to Rotterdam?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, NS.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul 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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