Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Bristol.
Flights from BRS to AMS start from 06:15 — the first with KLM. The last service of the day is at 18:30 with easyJet. In total, you can choose from 57 weekly Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
Your BRS 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 travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
KLM is your gateway to exploring Amsterdam (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Netherlands!). Check out the direct flights from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with KLM on this route.
Among carriers operating BRS to AMS flights, KLM has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Here are the most popular stopovers between BRS and AMS:
Dublin Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Right now, R 584 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,117. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BRS to AMS by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Of all flights departing from Bristol Airport, 69.8% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BRS:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're arriving on a late Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. For smaller crowds, 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 Bristol 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 BRS to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another sought-after destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without seeing Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
