Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Barcelona and Amsterdam share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BCN to AMS start from 06:00 — the first with KLM. The last departure is at 22:10 with Transavia. Overall, you can take your pick of 117 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your BCN to AMS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Transavia on this route.
With 73.75% of its services landing as planned, Vueling is the most punctual carrier offering BCN to AMS flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between BCN and AMS:
Bordeaux Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
R 721 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts from R 1,977. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to AMS by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BCN to AMS.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near BCN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amsterdam and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. For a quieter experience, go to Amsterdam in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've done Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other corners of Netherlands. Travel about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its must-visit sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
The Hague is another favourite destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without visiting Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
