Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,357

miles

2,184

kilometers

1,179

nautical miles

🕐 3h 5m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (115°)

Direction

🌍 +2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,357	+814	2,171 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,357	+814	2,171 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,357	+679	2,036 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,357	+679	2,036 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,357	+1,357	2,714 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,357	+679	2,036 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Amsterdam and Istanbul earns you 2,714 base miles - that's 11% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to IST route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 1,357 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Netherlands to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 115° from Amsterdam. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) serves Amsterdam, Netherlands.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Airport is 1,357 miles (2,184 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from AMS to IST typically take around 3h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,357 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.