Istanbul to Maastricht (IST–MST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–MST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,278 miles in approximately 17h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · MST: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in Maastricht.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter the Netherlands. Apply at the Dutch embassy or VFS Global center in Turkey. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Processing takes around 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–MST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to MST
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IST to MST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to MST ranges from 17 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,278 miles (2,057 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via ALG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.