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Cheapest return flight
£168
Typical prices: £231-£452
Ajet
Sun 4/11Fri 9/11
AMS - ESB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£109
Typical prices: £106-£225
Ajet
Tue 9/1
AMS - ESB • 1 stop
Direct flights
You can fly direct with SunExpress and Ajet. Average duration is 3h 42m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 67% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to travel
Cheapest • 45% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £277 (return)
Shortest trip • 6h 08m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Ankara (AMS-ESB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Amsterdam to Ankara

Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Ajet Logo
13:40 - 22:20AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-ESB Ankara Esenboga
6h 40m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Ajet Logo
13:15 - 12:35ESB  Ankara Esenboga-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
25h 20m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£168Ajet
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Ajet Logo
13:40 - 22:20AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-ESB Ankara Esenboga
6h 40m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Ajet Logo
13:15 - 12:35ESB  Ankara Esenboga-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
25h 20m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£179Ajet
Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Ajet Logo
13:40 - 22:20AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-ESB Ankara Esenboga
6h 40m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Ajet Logo
13:15 - 12:35ESB  Ankara Esenboga-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
25h 20m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£186Ajet
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Ajet Logo
13:40 - 19:00AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-ESB Ankara Esenboga
27h 20m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Ajet Logo
04:30 - 15:35ESB  Ankara Esenboga-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
13h 05m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£196Ajet
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:10 - 17:10AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-ESB Ankara Esenboga
16h 00m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:40 - 13:05ESB  Ankara Esenboga-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
17h 25m1 stop Istanbul
£269Turkish Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 15:35AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-ESB Ankara Esenboga
19h 20m1 stop London Stansted
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:25 - 21:55ESB  Ankara Esenboga-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
16h 30m1 stop London Stansted
£275Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:30 - 17:10AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-ESB Ankara Esenboga
16h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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10:40 - 17:05ESB  Ankara Esenboga-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
8h 25m1 stop Istanbul
£286Turkish Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:00 - 00:30AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-ESB Ankara Esenboga
10h 30m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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13:50 - 10:45ESB  Ankara Esenboga-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
22h 55m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£298Pegasus Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:00 - 07:50AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-ESB Ankara Esenboga
17h 50m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Pegasus Airlines Logo
21:10 - 17:40ESB  Ankara Esenboga-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
22h 30m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£299Pegasus Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:00 - 09:40AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-ESB Ankara Esenboga
19h 40m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Pegasus Airlines Logo
21:10 - 10:45ESB  Ankara Esenboga-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
15h 35m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£300Pegasus Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Amsterdam to Ankara flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Amsterdam to Ankara with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Amsterdam to Ankara?

Return flights from Amsterdam to Ankara start at £168. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £231 to £452. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £168 on Ajet.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Amsterdam to Ankara?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Amsterdam to Ankara and is 15% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 17% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Ankara?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Ankara at £182 return.
•July (£463) and December (£435) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 154% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Amsterdam to Ankara the cheapest?

Flights from Amsterdam to Ankara are cheapest in the 2 weeks before departure, based on KAYAK prices tracked over the past 12 months. During this period, fares are 0% below average.

Key details for Amsterdam to Ankara flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£109
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Amsterdam to Ankara

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Amsterdam to Ankara based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Amsterdam to Ankara flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Amsterdam to Ankara:

    • Earliest: departs at 15:55 and lands at 19:37
    • Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 23:57.

    The flight takes about 3h 42m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Amsterdam to Ankara.

  • How long is a flight from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    A direct flight from Amsterdam to Ankara takes 3h 42m, covering 1,574 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Amsterdam to Ankara flight?

    Return flights from Amsterdam to Ankara range from £231 to £452, with an average of £329 over the past 12 months. Anything below £231 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Amsterdam to Ankara flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% below the route average of £329. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £277 return via Antalya (AYT), compared with £331 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Have flight prices from Amsterdam to Ankara changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £168 to £875. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Amsterdam to Ankara looking right now?

    One-way fares from Amsterdam to Ankara are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £209, which is 45% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)?

    Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • CIRCULAR
    • Avec Car Rental
    • ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
    • Nissa Car Rental
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    Flights from Amsterdam to Ankara usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Ankara Esenboga (ESB).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to Ankara route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Amsterdam to Ankara pass through?

    One-stop flights from Amsterdam to Ankara most commonly connect through:

    • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 70% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Antalya (AYT) – 1% of one-stop connections

    Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    On the Amsterdam to Ankara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 28%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £280 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £385 – a £105 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    2 airlines operate flights between Amsterdam and Ankara. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • SunExpress
    • Ajet

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Amsterdam to Ankara?

    Flying via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 08m, compared to 6h 37m via Istanbul (IST) and 6h 42m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

  • What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Ankara?

    Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Ankara?

    Kizilay Square is one of the most viewed places in Ankara on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Amsterdam to Ankara flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Ajet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • SunExpress: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Amsterdam to Ankara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average £280 – about £105 less than Wednesday (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Amsterdam to Ankara trip for February. Fares historically average £182 return in that month – typically £281 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, SunExpress is the strongest pick on this route. 67% of SunExpress flights from Amsterdam to Ankara arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 66%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours5 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Antalya Airport (AYT) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £277 return on this route – about £54 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Amsterdam to Ankara?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Amsterdam Schiphol to Ankara Esenboga

Monday

SunExpress

SunExpress

Thursday

SunExpress

SunExpress

Friday

Ajet

Ajet

Sunday

Ajet

Ajet

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Direct returns

Ankara Esenboga to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

SunExpress

SunExpress

Thursday

SunExpress

SunExpress

Friday

Ajet

Ajet

Sunday

Ajet

Ajet

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