Flying from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the most popular route. There are 40 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 7:40pm. Go for the first IST to AMS departure with Turkish Airlines at 7am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to AMS.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) operate out of this terminal.
When leaving from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Turkish Airlines from IST to AMS.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to AMS departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) plane ticket with departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Decide if leaving from SAW is a better fit for your trip.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to AMS are available with Pegasus.
On the SAW to AMS route, Pegasus Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Among the carriers operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Pegasus Airlines has the best track record for timeliness.
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and AMS include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to AMS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometres from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
₹ 5,106 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 14,668. These fares may change based on demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Istanbul to AMS by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
December is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Amsterdam. September is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Istanbul to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 13ºC to 25ºC.
February has temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Amsterdam
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are major attractions which should feature on any good Amsterdam itinerary.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands you should also see. Around 113 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam, a visit to Eindhoven will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam, Groningen is another essential stop in the Netherlands. No visit is complete without checking out Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.
