Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam (AMS) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam (AMS) starts at 5,000 miles one way with Air France-KLM Flying Blue on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam (AMS): 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 83 ways to fly it with one stop, through Vienna, Budapest and Dusseldorf and more.
How many miles IST to AMS 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 | $45.60–135 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn KLM | 9,000–11,000 | $35.60–135 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn KLM | 10,000 | $45.60–145 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $53.60–63 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $45.60–435 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $50.60–60 |
| Etihad GuestOn KLM | 15,000 | $25.60–235 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $45.60–435 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000–20,000 | $75.60–485 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $45.60–435 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 22,000 | $45.60–435 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn KLM | 23,000 | $65.60–285 |
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 IST to AMS
- KLMSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to AMS 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
IST to AMS with one stop
83 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Vienna (VIE)Turkish Airlines, then KLM and Austrian Airlines
- Via Budapest (BUD)Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air, then KLM
- Via Dusseldorf (DUS)Turkish Airlines, then KLM
- Via Nuremberg (NUE)Turkish Airlines, then KLM
- Via Prague (PRG)Turkish Airlines, then KLM and easyJet
- 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)Turkish Airlines, then Transavia
- Via Sofia (SOF)Turkish Airlines, then Bulgaria AirFB
- Via Zagreb (ZAG)Turkish Airlines, then KLM and Croatia Airlines
- Via Hanover (HAJ)Turkish Airlines, then KLM
- Via Ljubljana (LJU)Turkish Airlines, then KLM and easyJet
- Via Stuttgart (STR)Turkish Airlines, then KLM
IST to AMS: common questions
How many miles does IST to AMS cost?
In economy it starts at 5,000 miles one way with Air France-KLM Flying Blue on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. 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 IST to AMS?
KLM (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam (AMS).
How far is Istanbul from Amsterdam by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Amsterdam (AMS) 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 IST to AMS 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 Istanbul and Amsterdam?
The most direct connections are through Vienna (VIE), Budapest (BUD), Dusseldorf (DUS), Nuremberg (NUE) and Prague (PRG). On 18 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.