Amsterdam to Ankara (AMS–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–ESB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SunExpress and Valuair lead the route. The flight covers 1,575 miles in approximately 3h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XQ SunExpress | 3 | 73H | 3h18 | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 2 | 7M8 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ankara from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→ESB | RTM→ESB | BRU→ESB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 28 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Flight time | 3h 29m | 3h 35m | 3h 35m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
Dutch passport holders need an e-visa for Turkey. Get it at evisa.gov.tr before departure. The e-visa costs USD 51.50 (about EUR 48), allows multiple entries within 180 days, and each stay can be up to 90 days. Processing is instant after online payment. You can also apply at the Turkish consulate in the Netherlands, but the e-visa is faster. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.
Direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul (IST) take about 3 hours 30 minutes on KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus. Transavia and Corendon fly to Antalya (AYT), Izmir (ADB), Dalaman (DLM), and Bodrum (BJV) seasonally. Turkish Airlines' hub at IST makes it a natural connection point with excellent onward connections across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Turkey uses the Turkish lira (TRY). The exchange rate moves frequently, so check before departure. As a rough guide, EUR 1 buys about 35 to 38 TRY (2026 range). Card payments work in cities, but smaller shops, taxis, and market vendors often prefer cash. ATMs (look for Garanti, Isbank, or Akbank) are everywhere. No mandatory vaccinations. Istanbul's new airport (IST) connects to the city via the Havaist bus service (TRY 140, about 45 to 75 minutes to Taksim). The metro extension to the airport is also now operational.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to ESB
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress and Valuair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to ESB is about 3 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,575 miles (2,535 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Düsseldorf and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM), Zaventem (BRU) and Düsseldorf (DUS).