Istanbul to Maastricht (IST–MST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · MST: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 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.
IST to MST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to MST is about 17 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,278 miles (2,057 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Podgorica, Queen Alia and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.