Travelling from Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Amsterdam is ten hours behind Melbourne. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to AMS, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to AMS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to AMS flight is easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Avalon Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Consider booking a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Pick one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
R 8,302 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Return flights start from R 12,323. These prices can change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to AMS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Save money on your flight from Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by using filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
January is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Amsterdam based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Amsterdam itinerary.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've seen Amsterdam, now it's time to explore more of the Netherlands. Journey around 113 kilometres southeast to Eindhoven to tick off its top sights. From Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path to Designhuis and Philips Stadion, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the Netherlands, consider Groningen, roughly 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark are key reasons to visit.
