Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (SAW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,396
miles
2,246
kilometers
1,213
nautical miles

🕐 3h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (115°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,396 2,234
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,396 2,234
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,396 2,094
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,396 2,094
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,396 2,792
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,396 2,094
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?

Flights between Amsterdam and Istanbul follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to SAW route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 1,396 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 SAW

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1,396 miles (2,246 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AMS to SAW typically take around 3h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,396 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.