AMS to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 2,183 km (1,356 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 15m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 2,183 km (1,356 mi, 1,178 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to IST route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-IST in IATA codes and EHAM-LTFM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), İstanbul Airport is IST (LTFM).
| AMS | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | İstanbul Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LTFM |
| Country | Netherlands | Turkey |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 325 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #18 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LTFM starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IST sits 336 ft (102 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to IST
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Istanbul?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 2,183 km (1,356 mi, 1,178 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and IST takes about 3h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from AMS?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to IST?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-IST route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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