Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Alicante.
Every week, there are 30 Alicante-Elche Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. If you prefer to take off early, select the 06:35 Vueling flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:45 with Transavia.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ALC to AMS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, so getting to Amsterdam (and then seeing more of Netherlands!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with Transavia on this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier that offers ALC to AMS flights, with 67.9% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ALC and AMS:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is R 522. A return plane ticket is currently R 1,942. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from ALC to AMS by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights taking off from Alicante-Elche Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ALC? If you're boarding an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're landing on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near AMS:
Hit the road running by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. For smaller crowds, visit Amsterdam in January.
Book your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you'd like to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other corners of Netherlands. Travel about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its leading sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in Netherlands. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
