Find Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul (AMS - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$157	Pegasus Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 21 — Thu, May 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is currently $157
Cheapest one-way flight	$98	Pegasus Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is currently $98
Last-minute weekend getaway	$320	Pegasus Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Amsterdam to Istanbul is currently $320
Cheapest business class flights	$646	LOT 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is currently $646

Fastest flight	3 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul takes 3 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $150–215
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $295–410

Popular airlines from Amsterdam to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $308

Typical price: $295–570

28 weekly nonstop flights

AMS - IST Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $175–440

15 weekly nonstop flights

AMS - SAW Every day

18 weekly connecting flights

AMS - IST, SAW Every Tue, Thu, Sat
KLM

Nonstop

from $292

Typical price: $310–870

14 weekly nonstop flights

AMS - IST Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $196

Typical price: $195–465

13 weekly nonstop flights

AMS - SAW Every day

4 weekly connecting flights

AMS - SAW Every Fri
Lufthansa

from $457

Typical price: $300–640

42 weekly connecting flights

AMS - IST Every day
British Airways

from $574

Typical price: $630–1,250

21 weekly connecting flights

AMS - IST Every day

Popular airports near Amsterdam

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Amsterdam Netherlands 22 min 7 mi
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)

Eindhoven Netherlands 1 hr 28 min 66 mi
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

Brussels Belgium 2 hr 58 min 133 mi
Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf Germany 2 hr 28 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 45 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Amsterdam to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $150 to $215.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $98.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $308, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $157, flying from May 21 to May 28.
The cheapest KLM flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $292, flying from May 25 to Jun 1.
The cheapest AJet flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $196, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 12.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $457, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $574, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul starts at $157 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $98 and departs on Wed, May 6.

3 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Amsterdam to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Amsterdam to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 42 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Amsterdam to Istanbul are:

Pegasus offers 15 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
KLM offers 14 nonstop flights per week. KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
AJet offers 13 nonstop flights and 4 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Amsterdam and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $98.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $308, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $157, flying from May 21 to May 28.
The cheapest KLM flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $292, flying from May 25 to Jun 1.
The cheapest AJet flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $196, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 12.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $457, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul is $574, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 25.

Turkish Airlines, KLM, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Amsterdam to Istanbul.

There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Pegasus direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 KLM direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 AJet direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Amsterdam and Istanbul at price $320 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

Turkish Airlines, KLM, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Amsterdam to Istanbul.

There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Pegasus direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 KLM direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 AJet direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Amsterdam and Istanbul start at $157 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 28 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Amsterdam and Istanbul start at $646 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with LOT.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Amsterdam and Istanbul start at $157 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 28.

To book business class trips from Amsterdam to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Amsterdam and Istanbul starts at $320 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Pegasus.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Amsterdam and Istanbul at price $320 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.