Open interactive map →Cheap flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul
Cheap flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul, Turkey recently found from €75. The cheapest tracked fare is non-stop. Typical duration is around 3h 19min. Browse the month-by-month price calendar below, then click through to book.
A price calendar on this page lists tracked months as they fill in. The cheapest tracked fare is non-stop. If you are open on destination, use the interactive map from Rotterdam to compare Istanbul against nearby alternatives. See all flights from Rotterdam to Turkey→
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Cheapest month to fly
- October 2026€75DirectCheapest
SkyHopp has tracked fares for this route in October at around €75. That is the only month with data so far, so it is too early to name a cheapest month.
Prices last updated: September 2026
October in Istanbul
Avg 18°C~6 rainy days
Historical averages from Open-Meteo. Shown for the cheapest travel month.
Entry requirements for Turkey
EU passporteVisa required for most EU nationalities
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Istanbul Airport (IST) — 40 km from city centre
Havaist busaround 45-70 min (traffic dependent)
Taxi/ridesharearound 45-75 min
About Istanbul
The only city spanning two continents, Istanbul bridges Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus strait, layering Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Turkish history in a single vast metropolitan area of over 15 million people. Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) together make Turkey's largest city one of the world's best-connected aviation hubs via Turkish Airlines and Pegasus.
Where to stay in Istanbul
How the main neighbourhoods compare, based on trip type.
- SultanahmetBest for first visit
The historic peninsula is where the key monuments cluster - the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar are all within a 20-minute walk of each other. For a first visit of 2-3 days, staying in Sultanahmet is an efficient choice: you can walk to most major sights before mid-morning crowds arrive. The neighbourhood is very tourist-facing and accommodation prices are high relative to other districts, but the saving in transport time for a short stay is significant.
Metro: Tram T1 (Sultanahmet) · Airport: Around 60-75 min by bus from IST airport · Monumental, very touristy, historical
- Beyoglu / GalataBest for a weekend
The neighbourhood on the north side of the Golden Horn is one of Istanbul's more enjoyable areas for a 2-3 night stay. Istiklal Caddesi is the main pedestrian avenue running from Taksim Square to the Galata Tower - busy but navigable. The side streets around Nevizade and Cicek Pasaji have traditional meyhane (tavern) culture. Cihangir, the neighbourhood to the west of Istiklal, is calmer and has a higher density of independent cafes and antique shops - a good base if you want the Beyoglu location with less tourist traffic.
Metro: Metro M2, Funicular F1 (Taksim) · Airport: Around 50-60 min by bus to Taksim from IST airport · Pedestrian boulevard, bars, Bosphorus views
- BesiktasBest for remote workers
Alternative routes
Other ways to reach Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight from Rotterdam to Istanbul cost?
The cheapest tracked fare from Rotterdam to Istanbul is €75. The month-by-month price calendar on this page lists the months SkyHopp has fares for. Fares are refreshed as our flight partners publish new availability.
Are there direct flights from Rotterdam to Istanbul?
Yes - non-stop fares appear in SkyHopp's tracked data from Rotterdam to Istanbul. The cheapest tracked fare, from €75, is itself non-stop. Click through to the booking site to check schedules for your dates.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Rotterdam to Istanbul?
SkyHopp does not yet have enough months of fares on this route to name a cheapest month. The calendar above lists the months that already have data. Set a price alert on this page to watch the fare.