Flights Amsterdam → Istanbul
AMS → IST
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 9m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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 7.9/100 (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) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-IST
Frequently asked questions about AMS-IST
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 3h 9m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
