Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Each week, there are 51 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, take the 11:20 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:10 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your AMS to IST flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
KLM has direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with KLM on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and IST:
Nuremberg Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, Rs36,828 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs58,848. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMS to IST.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, data shows 67.93% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near AMS:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're getting in on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near IST:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Istanbul in February.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AMS to IST sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
