Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST): what you need to know
Amsterdam and Ostend follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your AMS to OST flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea 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 peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST)
R 3,071 is currently the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ostend-Bruges International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 6,267. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMS to OST, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ostend-Bruges International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from AMS to OST by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ostend-Bruges International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights that take off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ostend-Bruges International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ostend-Bruges International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OST instead:
Grab an Ostend-Bruges International Airport rental car and explore parts of Ostend that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Avis.
Improve your chances of getting the best deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Ostend-Bruges International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) to central Ostend
From Ostend-Bruges International Airport, Ostend is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST)
July is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ostend-Bruges International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Ostend in January.
When reserving your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ostend-Bruges International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ostend, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMS to OST sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Belgium
Ostend is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Belgium waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres east of Ostend, a visit to Brussels will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis.
Around 137 kilometres south-east of Ostend, Charleroi is another favourite stop in Belgium. Start your sightseeing at Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
