Flights Amsterdam → Istanbul
AMS → IST
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Istanbul, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Boeing 737 and Airbus models such as the A320, A321, A330, and A340-300. The destination airport in Istanbul, which opened in 2018, handles an impressive annual passenger traffic of 84,457,421, making it a major hub for international travel.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 6.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST) heads south-east for about 2,183 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 9m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating AMS-IST
Frequently asked questions about AMS-IST
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Istanbul route is about 2,183 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
