Travelling from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Brussels. Check out your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when booking your flight from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Expect to be travelling for 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with 28 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from BRU to AMS is the 6:10am KLM option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 3:05pm with KLM.
Your flight from Brussels to AMS won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) leave from this terminal.
When departing from BRU, you can catch a direct flight from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with KLM.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between BRU and AMS is KLM.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is KLM. Its services arrive as scheduled 71.07% of the time.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Brussels Airport:
Of all flights leaving Brussels Airport, 71.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Break up your flight from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and AMS include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Billund Airport (BLL)
CRL is around 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to AMS flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71.71%.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Pick up 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 well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam is around 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is R 1,132. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,910. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Brussels to AMS, book your ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Amsterdam. June is when most people book flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Brussels to AMS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Amsterdam itinerary.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands you should also see. About 113 kilometres south-east of Amsterdam, a trip to Eindhoven will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the Netherlands, head for Groningen, about 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza are highlights.
