How to get from Amsterdam to Istanbul
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to Istanbul by price and travel time.
- 2208 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 30m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 14 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 50m
1 transfer
Bus + Flight
€76
Ground only
49h 40m
1 transfer
Bus
€97
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 14 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Istanbul: bus, flight. The two cities are about 2208 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 14 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
2208 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €94Checked Oct 11 | 3h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €85Older observation | 50h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€94Checked Oct 113h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€85Older observation50h 35m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Amsterdam → Rotterdam The Haguebus
FlixBus·45m - 2Rotterdam The Hague → Sabiha Gökçen Airportflight
Pegasus Airlines·3h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which 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.
Departure and arrival
Amsterdam to Istanbul on Omio
We have no stored Omio fares for this pair yet. Omio's search shows the trips for the day you pick.
Search on OmioOperators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAmsterdam-Rotterdam The Hague, Amsterdam-Bucharest, Bucharest-İstanbul Esenler OtogarıBook →Pegasus AirlinesRotterdam The Hague-Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Amsterdam Schiphol-Sabiha Gökçen AirportSee live options and dates →12GoBucharest-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines, 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Istanbul works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, about 45 min. Transfer in Rotterdam and continue by Pegasus Airlines flight on to Istanbul (3h 20m). In total it's roughly €76 over 6h 50m, 1 transfer.
Amsterdam to Istanbul: common questions
Is there a bus from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Istanbul from Amsterdam?
About 2208 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €76 to €204. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines, 12Go.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 14 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 14 Oct 2026