Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Brussels and Amsterdam are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 177 weekly Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. The 06:10 departure with KLM is the earliest flight you can take. KLM operates the latest service of the day at 15:05.
Your BRU to AMS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
KLM offers direct flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with KLM on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering BRU to AMS flights is KLM. Its services arrive as scheduled 71.07% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BRU and AMS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
R 979 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts at R 1,995. These prices can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from BRU to AMS by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BRU to AMS.
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Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
71.97% of flights that take off from Brussels Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Brussels to Brussels Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BRU? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
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 popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride 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 roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. Driving there 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 Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To escape the crowds, travel to Amsterdam in January.
Lock in your flight from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BRU to AMS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've done Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other parts of Netherlands. Journey about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its popular sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
The Hague is another standout 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.
