How to find cheap flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
R 10,424 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to AMS, the lowest fare is R 4,465.
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It's generally recommended to book roughly one month before your planned departure. This is when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Amsterdam. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Best time to go to Amsterdam
The cheapest month to board a flight to Amsterdam is usually June.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to AMS that suits your schedule and budget.
If you'd love to experience Amsterdam at its busiest, book your flights to AMS for September. Being on holiday during high seasons typically means there's more to see and do than at other times.
The quietest time of the year to go is January. Book your plane tickets to Amsterdam then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
With averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF), August is when Amsterdam is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 0ºC (32ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).
Want to avoid grey skies? March is the driest month in Amsterdam, averaging six days of rain.
The wettest time of year is July. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around nine days of rainfall.
Flying to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Get to Amsterdam in one go. These are some of the airlines that offer direct flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
Think about booking your AMS plane ticket with FlyArystan. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 100% of flights to this hub arriving when expected.
When you hop off the plane at AMS, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to AMS? These hotels near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has an on-time rating of 75%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam, North Holland, the Netherlands.
Getting to central Amsterdam from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Central Amsterdam is about 18 kilometres from AMS.
Once you've touched down from your flight to AMS, the drive to the centre takes around 25 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 20 minutes on public transport.
Amsterdam comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Amsterdam highlights
These top sights should be high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Amsterdam:
Van Gogh Museum: An ideal spot to begin your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres southwest of the city centre in Museumkwartier.
Anne Frank House: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres northwest of the heart of Amsterdam in Centrum-West.
How to get to Rotterdam from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
On your way to the nearby city of Rotterdam? It's about 64 kilometres from AMS. It'll take you around 45 minutes to drive there.
Allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling to Rotterdam on public transport.
Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to The Hague
About 40 kilometres away, The Hague is another city that's easy to reach from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to make the trip by public transport from AMS.
The drive time to The Hague is roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of the Netherlands
There's a whole lot more to experience in the Netherlands, starting with Rotterdam. Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory are must-visits in this city, which is around 48 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) is the most convenient airport for Rotterdam.
Another city in the Netherlands that could easily become a favourite is The Hague. From Amsterdam, it's around 40 kilometres southwest and serves up highlights like Mauritshuis Museum and Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights. Spend a little time at The Hague too.
Roughly 32 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam, Utrecht is worth working into your travels. Big reasons to visit include Dom Tower, TivoliVredenburg and St. Catharinakathedraal.
