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Flight deals from Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £189. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£71 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £71, select.
Istanbul.£72 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £72, select.
Istanbul.£73 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £73, select.
Istanbul.£74 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £74, select.
Istanbul.£77 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £77, select.
Istanbul.£79 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £79, select.
Istanbul.£87 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £87, select.
Istanbul.£89 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £89, select.
Istanbul.£90 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £90, select.
Istanbul.£138 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £138, select.
Istanbul.£146 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £146, select.
Istanbul.£146 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £146, select.
Istanbul.£152 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £152, select.
Istanbul.£152 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £152, select.
Istanbul.£161 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £161, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from £71
Jul
from £146
Aug
from £73
Sep
from £74
Oct
from £79
Nov
from £72
Dec
from £77
Jan
from £87
Feb
from £90
Mar
from £89
Apr
from £138
May
from £146

Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul

Alternative Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul routes

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Amsterdam to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£71
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week265

Finding cheap flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul is £129. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, KLM and PIA fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul.
As of June 2026, there are 265 flights per week flying from Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 18.8 miles away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from £129.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 16 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Approximately 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is two hours ahead of Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located.

  • The busiest route is from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Istanbul Airport (IST). Choose from 40 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from AMS to IST is the 11:15 Turkish Airlines service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 23:10 with Turkish Airlines.

  • To avoid missing your AMS to Istanbul flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Travelling during a peak month like September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Begin your journey at AMS and travel straight to Istanbul Airport (IST). That will be your arrival point when searching for Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul tickets.

  • You'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul. Reserve your trip with one of these:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from AMS to Istanbul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

  • The journey from central Amsterdam to AMS takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to AMS:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Istanbul

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul flight is £71. The cheapest price for a return flight is £129. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap flights from AMS to Istanbul by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • You don't need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from AMS to Istanbul.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kms (25 miles). It'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from AMS to Istanbul can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Once your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your AMS to Istanbul flight:

  • Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means better deals and a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.

  • Lock in a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Istanbul, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are just two of the major attractions to add to your Istanbul itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kms (220 miles) away to the east, popular attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • If there's time to check out another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kms (200 miles) southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key highlights.

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