How to get from Istanbul to Amsterdam
- 2208 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 45m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 25m
direct
Flight
€227
Cheapest
3h 45m
direct
Flight
€64
Ground only
52h 20m
1 transfer
Bus
€106
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 12 Oct 2026
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 45m, 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 €62, on Mon, Sep 28.
2208 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €64Checked Oct 12 | 3h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €106Older observation | 52h 20m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€64Checked Oct 123h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€106Older observation52h 20m · 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 45m
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.
- Tue, Oct 13€71Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€114
- Thu, Oct 15€107
- Fri, Oct 16€115
- Sat, Oct 17€146
- Sun, Oct 18€155
- Mon, Oct 19€153
- Tue, Oct 20€113
- Wed, Oct 21€118
- Thu, Oct 22€109
- Fri, Oct 23€163
- Sat, Oct 24€185
- Sun, Oct 25€163
- Mon, Oct 26€117
- Thu, Nov 5€83
- Fri, Nov 6€90
- Sat, Nov 7€105
- Sun, Nov 8€98
- Mon, Nov 9€91
- Tue, Nov 10€78
- Wed, Nov 11€81
Departure and arrival
Istanbul to Amsterdam 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
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
KLMIstanbul Airport-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →12GoIstanbul-BucharestBook →
FlixBusBucharest-AmsterdamBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, KLM, 12Go, 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 45m. In total it's roughly €64 over 3h 45m, 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 45m. 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 €71 to €185. 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 45m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam?
About 3h 45m, 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, 12Go, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 52h 20m.
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.
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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: Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 12 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 Oct 2026