Flying from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY) are the two main airports in Paris.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Paris and Amsterdam (where Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch on arrival.
There are 82 direct services a week between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). This is the most popular route when departing from Paris.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Paris to AMS.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can jump on a direct flight from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) out of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
At CDG, you can choose from various carriers that operate direct flights from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, including:
Most travellers prefer to fly with Air France from CDG to AMS.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Air France.
CDG is around 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Consider starting your journey from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). You can book a direct Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
From ORY, direct flights from Paris to AMS are offered by Transavia France.
On the ORY to AMS route, Transavia France is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
If you're looking for a carrier that's reliably punctual, book with Transavia France. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 87.5% for flights between Paris Orly Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to AMS flight:
Paris Orly Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Searching for a plane ticket from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) with a stop or two can offer you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When departing from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to AMS:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At BVA, that rate is 71%.
The street address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near AMS:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometres from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Currently, R 985 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,502. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is when most people book flights from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Plan your visit to Amsterdam in January for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Paris to AMS plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
After booking your flight from Paris to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Amsterdam itinerary.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many cities in the Netherlands waiting to be explored after you've experienced Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam, Groningen is another essential stop in the Netherlands. Experience major highlights starting with Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.
