Flights Amsterdam → Istanbul
AMS → SAW
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 7.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-SAW
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.
