Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Every week, there are 41 Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, take the 07:00 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:40 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your IST to AMS flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Amsterdam (and perhaps some other great parts of the Netherlands!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and AMS:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is R 1,521. A return plane ticket right now is R 3,910. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to AMS.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IST to AMS.
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Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Book a hotel close to AMS if you have a late Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Amsterdam in February.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a trip to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
The Hague is another well-known destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without dropping by Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.