Flying from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Rotterdam.
Leave enough time to catch your RTM to IST flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RTM and IST include:
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport
Geneve Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, ر.ق. 418 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 764. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RTM to IST, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RTM to IST.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Of the departures from Rotterdam The Hague Airport, 79.67% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Rotterdam The Hague Airport from central Rotterdam, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near RTM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is February, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RTM to IST around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're eager to discover another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among its highlights.
