Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam is six hours ahead of Cancun and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are five Cancun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 16:20 TUIfly Netherlands flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:35 with TUIfly Netherlands.
Your CUN to AMS flight won't wait if you're 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.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
KLM has direct flights from Cancun International 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 time allows.
KLM tops the list for bookings on this route.
TUIfly Netherlands ranks as the top on-time carrier for CUN to AMS flights, with 88.24% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CUN and AMS:
Tampa International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is R 4,201. A return fare right now is R 9,186. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CUN to AMS.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from CUN to AMS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
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Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Of all flights leaving Cancun International Airport, 72.87% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Cancun to Cancun International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a handy hotel near CUN? If you've booked an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cancun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is roughly 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To avoid the crowds, visit Amsterdam in January.
Lock in your flight from Cancun International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to visit 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 CUN to AMS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've done Amsterdam, now it's time to explore more of Netherlands. Journey about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its must-visit sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
