Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Expect to be travelling for 11 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam.
The most popular route is from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). There are 7 direct services each week. KLM operates a 8:50pm departure between GIG and AMS.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to AMS, 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.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) operate out of this terminal.
KLM is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol jetting out of GIG.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with KLM from GIG to AMS.
KLM tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 85.0% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to AMS with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GIG and AMS include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% land on time at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can reach SDU from the centre of Rio De Janeiro in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to AMS flight:
78.67% of flights leaving Santos Dumont Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is R 7,373. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 14,970. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to AMS.
The best month for scoring cheap Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to AMS.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). June is when most people travel to Amsterdam. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Rio De Janeiro to AMS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Amsterdam
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Amsterdam when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Rijksmuseum followed by Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other corners of the Netherlands. Journey around 113 kilometres south-east to Eindhoven to check off its must-visit sights. From Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path to Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in the Netherlands, head for Groningen, about 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza are among its highlights.
