Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam is three hours behind Dubai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from DXB to AMS start from 01:00 — the first with KLM. The last departure is at 15:20 with Emirates. In total, you can take your pick of 28 weekly Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your DXB to AMS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Amsterdam (and then exploring more of the Netherlands!) is a snap with Emirates. This popular airline has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Emirates on this route.
Emirates tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for DXB to AMS flights, with 86.93% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DXB and AMS include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is R 2,821. A return fare is currently R 5,409. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from DXB to AMS, book your journey one month before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DXB to AMS.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near DXB:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're getting in on a late Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near AMS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a trip to Rotterdam will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in the Netherlands. Start your sightseeing at Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
