Travelling from Chengdu to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Chengdu to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are the two main airports in Chengdu.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is 7 hours behind Chengdu. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chengdu to AMS, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
TFU is around 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour and 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Tianfu International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chengdu to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Chengdu to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, check out these options when setting off from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to CTU from central Chengdu in about 31 minutes. The airport is approximately 21 kilometres away.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport the day before your flight from Chengdu to AMS:
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you have a late flight from Chengdu to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near AMS:
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 23 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
For a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, R 5,613 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from R 10,695. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change based on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to secure cheap tickets from Chengdu to AMS. You're more likely to land a great deal and have a wider choice of flight times and dates.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
June is the busiest month to catch a flight from Chengdu to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Amsterdam, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Book your flight from Chengdu to AMS for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 14ºC to 24ºC.
Visit in February if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 0ºC and 9ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Chengdu to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport.
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Amsterdam right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are major attractions which should feature on any good Amsterdam itinerary.
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