Travelling from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is nine hours ahead of Ontario and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ONT to AMS flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ontario International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. These are the top stopovers between ONT and AMS:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Ontario International Airport (ONT)
ONT's address is 2900 E. Airport Drive.
Ontario International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from ONT arrive at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
To reach Ontario International Airport from central Ontario, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ONT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ontario International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you have a late Ontario International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly 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 to explore Amsterdam and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Ontario International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Amsterdam in February.
Book your flight from Ontario International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you want to visit 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). Look for cheap tickets from ONT to AMS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other corners of the Netherlands. Journey about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its top attractions. From Erasmus Bridge to Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in the Netherlands, head for The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are the start of reasons to visit.