Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to AMS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MEL and AMS:
Dubai Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
At the moment, R 7,207 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,757. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to AMS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MEL to AMS.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo to explore Amsterdam and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
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'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is February, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you want to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to AMS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other corners of the Netherlands. Travel about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its popular sights. From Erasmus Bridge to Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the Netherlands, consider The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are among its highlights.
