Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 5,000 miles one way with Air France-KLM Flying Blue on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $111.40. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST): KLM and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 1,357 miles (2,184 km) apart. KLM is in SkyTeam and Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 82 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vienna, Budapest and Dusseldorf and more.
How many miles AMS to IST costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn KLM | 5,000 | $111.40–193.80 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn KLM | 9,000–11,000 | $101.40–193.80 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn KLM | 10,000 | $111.40–203.80 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $119.40–121.80 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $111.40–493.80 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $116.40–118.80 |
| Etihad GuestOn KLM | 15,000 | $91.40–293.80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $111.40–493.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000–20,000 | $141.40–543.80 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $111.40–493.80 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 22,000 | $111.40–493.80 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn KLM | 23,000 | $131.40–343.80 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AMS to IST
- KLMSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book AMS to IST with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks KLM
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks KLM
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks KLM
- Delta SkyMilesBooks KLM
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks KLM
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks KLM
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks KLM
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks KLM
AMS to IST with one stop
82 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vienna (VIE)KLM and Austrian Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Budapest (BUD)KLM, then Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air
- Via Dusseldorf (DUS)KLM, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Nuremberg (NUE)KLM, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Prague (PRG)KLM and easyJet, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
2L - Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM the whole way
A2 - Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Salzburg (SZG)Transavia, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Sofia (SOF)Bulgaria Air, then Turkish AirlinesFB
- Via Hanover (HAJ)KLM, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Zagreb (ZAG)KLM and Croatia Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Ljubljana (LJU)KLM and easyJet, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Stuttgart (STR)KLM, then Turkish Airlines
AMS to IST: common questions
How many miles does AMS to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 5,000 miles one way with Air France-KLM Flying Blue on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $111.40. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (9,000–11,000), Delta SkyMiles (10,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AMS to IST?
KLM (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Amsterdam from Istanbul by plane?
Amsterdam (AMS) and Istanbul (IST) are 1,357 miles (2,184 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AMS to IST award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Amsterdam and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Vienna (VIE), Budapest (BUD), Dusseldorf (DUS), Nuremberg (NUE) and Prague (PRG). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Serbia through Belgrade.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.