Flights Amsterdam → Istanbul
AMS → SAW
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 3h 14m. 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 operates from Amsterdam to Istanbul using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Istanbul sees an annual passenger traffic of nearly 48.4 million passengers, indicating its significance as a major travel hub.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8/100 (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 (SAW) heads south-east for about 2,246 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 14m.
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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Frequently asked questions about AMS-SAW
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 3h 14m. 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: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Istanbul route is about 2,246 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.
