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Quick Flight Summary from Rotterdam to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $79
  • Direct flight duration 3 hour 20 min
  • Direct airlines Pegasus, AJet
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Friday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $161

Cheapest flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

AJet

AJet
7 Nov, Sat
Rotterdam – Istanbul
3h 30m
Non-stop
RTM–SAW

AJet

AJet
8 Nov, Sun
Rotterdam – Istanbul
3h 30m
Non-stop
RTM–SAW
Shortest Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
5 Nov, Thu
Rotterdam – Istanbul
3h 20m
Non-stop
RTM–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
11 Nov, Wed
Rotterdam – Istanbul
3h 20m
Non-stop
RTM–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
27 Nov, Fri
Rotterdam – Istanbul
3h 20m
Non-stop
RTM–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
9 Nov, Mon
Rotterdam – Istanbul
3h 20m
Non-stop
RTM–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
10 Nov, Tue
Rotterdam – Istanbul
3h 20m
Non-stop
RTM–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
17 Nov, Tue
Rotterdam – Istanbul
3h 20m
Non-stop
RTM–SAW

AJet

AJet
4 Nov, Wed
Rotterdam – Istanbul
3h 30m
Non-stop
RTM–SAW

Last update: 31 October 2026 18:59

Direct flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul

Pegasus
AJet

Estimated Prices for Rotterdam to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day7 November Saturday
Best Price
$79
Average Price
$128
$255
$79
$188
31Sat
Oct
$169
01Sun
Nov
$174
02Mon
$124
03Tue
$85
04Wed
$81
05Thu
$114
06Fri
$79
07Sat
$79
08Sun
$82
09Mon
$82
10Tue
$81
11Wed
$255
12Thu
$93
13Fri
$87
15Sun
$83
17Tue
$135
19Thu
$140
20Fri
$113
25Wed
$82
27Fri
$103
28Sat
$85
02Wed
Dec
$101
03Thu
$103
04Fri
$114
05Sat
$152
10Thu
$223
12Sat
$185
13Sun
$237
15Tue
$199
16Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Rotterdam City Center

Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Rotterdam, the popular city of South Holland, attracts many visitors every year. Famous for its architecture, Rotterdam also has the largest port in Europe. The Hague Airport in Rotterdam welcomes the city’s visitors. Public transportation is widely used in Rotterdam. In addition to being cheap, it offers a variety of alternatives such as buses, trams, metro and water vehicles, which are very practical. It is also possible to reach the neighboring city of The Hague (or Den Haag) by means of public transportation.

Many solutions have been developed to make it easier for the walking disabled to have access to the city alone. Besides the public transportation, taxi ride or car rental in the city is also fast and comfortable. To get to The Hague Airport in Rotterdam, you can take a taxi from your location or rent a car from car rental companies in various parts of the city. In addition, it is also possible to get to the city center by using public transport and continue from there.

The public transport cards used by the Dutch, unfortunately, do not apply for visitors. If you want to reach the airport by public transportation you can take the standard one-way ticket. If you plan to use public transportation for the duration of your stay in the city, you can get one of the visitors' cards valid for 4 to 5 years. In order to use these cards for train travel, extra credit is required. Transportation is free for 0-3 years old children.

Bus

There are three different bus companies in Rotterdam; RET, ARRIVA and Conexxion. Among these, the most widely used company is RET. Although these companies commonly use the same bus stops, it is not possible to transfer between buses from different companies. If you want to reach the airport by public transport, first you have to reach the city center. To get to the airport, you can take the bus number 33 in Rotterdam City Center.

The bus travels every ten minutes during the day and every half an hour during the evening hours and arrives at the airport in about twenty-five minutes. After getting off the bus you can reach the airport which is within short walking distance. Other RET buses passing through the city center are buses number 38 travelling between the center of Schiedam and Kerkhoflaan, number 40 from the Delft Buffer station to the city center and number 44 from the Zuidplein to the city center.

Shuttle

It is possible to reach the airport in about ten minutes by shuttle number 50, which departs from Meijersplein metro station. The shuttle departs every half an hour, both during the day and in the evening.

Metro

The metro is the most widespread and most widely used alternative for transportation within the city and to neighboring cities. All lines of Metro meet at the city center.

It is very simple to get to the center by metro from all over the city and reach the airport from there. If you are coming from The Hague, you can reach the Rotterdam city center in about twenty-five minutes using the E line.

The E line provides transportation between Rotterdam and The Hague city centers. With the D line, from the De Akkers direction to Rotterdam city center, you can reach the centers of Beurs, Slinge, Rhoon, Tussenwater and Spijkenisse respectively.

Those coming from line A, B and C, can reach the city center by transferring to D line at Beurs station.

You can reach the city center by taking the C line from De Terp or De Akkers direction, following the stops of Pernis, Vijfsluzien, Troelstralaan and Parkweg, and transferring to D line. Then you can get to the airport by bus.

Passengers arriving from the A and B lines operating between the Binnenhof and Nesselande directions and the center of Schiedam can also use the D line to reach the city center.

Tram

It is also possible to reach the center from certain parts of the city by using the tram. You can use the trams 4, 7, 8, 20, 21, 23, 24 and 25 to get to the city center and here you can change to the bus to reach the airport.

Water Vehicles

You can reach the places near city center such as Leuvehaven and Veerhaven from the New York Hotel by water taxi which you can find about every ten minutes around the Maas River. You can also travel between Erasmusbrug / Spido, Katendrecht, St. Jobshaven and Heijplaat-RDM stations by taking the ferry called Aquliner.

Train

The train station in Rotterdam city center connects buses, metro and other public transport such as trams, as well as connecting different cities with railroads.

If you want to reach Rotterdam The Hague Airport from another neighboring city, you can take the train to Rotterdam city center and take the bus from there to the airport.

If you are coming from Amsterdam, you can use the Intercity Direct train which is traveling from Amsterdam Central Station to Rotterdam Central Station, stopping only at Schiphol, in approximately forty minutes.

In addition, the Intercity Train reaches from Amsterdam to Rotterdam city center, by stopping at Schipol, Ledien, Laheyn and Delft.

Taxi

If you want to reach the airport comfortably and quickly, taxi is a good alternative. It is very easy to find a taxi at any hour around the city, and it is also possible to book a taxi by phone before your flight. However, it should be noted that taxis are not an economical alternative in Rotterdam.

Car Rental

Renting a car to reach the airport is also a very practical solution. You can find the best car rental companies in various parts of the city, and rent a car to get to the airport.

Airport Information

Rotterdam The Hague Airport has frequent flights to many parts of Europe. Barcelona, ​​London, Rome, Vienna, Prague and Madrid are among the cities with most frequent flights. Since there are several flights during a day to some cities, you have the chance to take day trips.

Check-in and check-out at the airport is quite practical and not time-consuming. You can enjoy the free wireless internet service, enjoy the panoramic view of the terraces, eat and drink at the cafes, restaurants and bars, shop or spend time in the stores while at the airport. The airport also has private rooms designed for meetings, lunches, conferences and presentations.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

You can reach the city by metro, bus, Havaist shuttle, taxi, rental car, or private transfer. Public transportation may require an additional connection.

Metro

The M11 metro line connects Gayrettepe, Istanbul Airport, and Halkalı, with 15 stations along its 69-kilometer route. The trip between the airport and Gayrettepe takes about 30 minutes. Check the timetable for current service hours, especially for late-night or early-morning trips.

  • Stops between the airport and Gayrettepe: İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Üniversite-Hasdal, and Kağıthane
  • Transfer at Gayrettepe: M2 Hacıosman – Yenikapı metro line (for Taksim) and the Metrobus at Zincirlikuyu
  • Transfer at Halkalı: Marmaray
Bus

İETT runs five bus lines from the airport to destinations across the city, including Mahmutbey, Mecidiyeköy, Halkalı, Arnavutköy, and Sarıyer. Bus trips take longer than the metro and depend on traffic.

  • Lines: H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8
Havaist

Havaist runs shuttles from the airport to more than 10 destinations across the city. The Taksim shuttle stops at Beşiktaş on the way. Fares and accepted payment methods depend on the route, so check the Havaist website or app for current details.

  • Destinations include Sultanahmet, Taksim, Aksaray, Kadıköy, Bakırköy, Esenler Bus Terminal, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar–Bahçeşehir, Halkalı–Başakşehir, Silivri, Arnavutköy, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Taxi

Yellow, turquoise, and black taxis serve the airport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All taxis charge by meter, and you pay any bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads on top of the fare. Turquoise and black taxis cost more than yellow taxis (currently about 15% and 70% more).

Car Rental

Several car rental companies have desks at the airport. A rental car gives you flexibility to visit the Historic Peninsula, Taksim, Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Florya, Polonezköy, Çatalca, and Şile. Book before you arrive to speed up pickup.

Transfer

A private transfer takes you from the airport to your chosen destination in Istanbul. It generally costs more than public transportation, but you travel door to door in comfort. Booking in advance is recommended.

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Saturday
31 Oct
Cloudy
14°12°
Sunday
1 Nov
Cloudy
16°12°
Monday
2 Nov
Rain
19°14°
Tuesday
3 Nov
Rain
17°14°
Wednesday
4 Nov
Rain
14°11°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Rotterdam-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Rotterdam-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Rotterdam-Istanbul flights, you can use Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Rotterdam Centraal Railway Station as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The straight-line distance between Rotterdam and Istanbul is about 2204 km. According to Wingie flight data, direct Rotterdam – Istanbul flights took about 3 hour 20 minutes in the last 30 days.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Rotterdam-Istanbul flights is Wednesday.
AJet, Pegasus, Aegean Airlines, Air Algerie, British Airways organizes direct flights between Rotterdam-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with AJet starts from approximately $78.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Pegasus
$81
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
AJet
$78
1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Aegean Airlines
$242
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage

Last update: 31.10.2026

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