Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Glasgow International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Flights from GLA to AMS start at 06:05 — the first with KLM. The last departure is at 20:50 with KLM. In total, there are 39 weekly Glasgow International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
To ensure you catch your GLA to AMS flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
KLM offers direct flights from Glasgow International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if you have time.
KLM is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier offering GLA to AMS flights, with 66.67% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. These are the top stopovers between GLA and AMS:
Birmingham International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
R 450 is the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Return flights start from R 1,593. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GLA to AMS.
The cheapest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
70.07% of flights departing from Glasgow International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Glasgow International Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to GLA? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you have a late Glasgow International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near AMS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. For a quieter experience, go to Amsterdam in January.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you'd like to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can 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 GLA to AMS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Netherlands just waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Netherlands, head for The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are key highlights.
