Travelling from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is ten hours ahead of Anchorage.
Your ANC to AMS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Anchorage International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ANC and AMS:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Anchorage International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is R 5,597. A round-trip ticket right now is R 13,129. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ANC to AMS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Anchorage International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ANC to AMS.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Anchorage International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Anchorage International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart ANC arrive at their destination without delay.
Anchorage International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Anchorage. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near ANC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Anchorage International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Anchorage International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Explore without limits with a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and find adventure across Amsterdam and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Anchorage International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Amsterdam in February.
Lock in your flight from Anchorage International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you'd like to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ANC to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands just waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the Netherlands, consider The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are the start of reasons to visit.
