Flying from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Santiago de Compostela.
Choose from 15 weekly Santiago de Compostela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. The 07:00 departure with Vueling is the earliest you can take. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 18:15.
Leave enough time to catch your SCQ to AMS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Amsterdam (and then exploring more of Netherlands!) is a snap with Vueling. This popular carrier has direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Vueling.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Here are the most popular stopovers between SCQ and AMS:
EuroAirport Swiss
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is R 965. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,385. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from SCQ to AMS by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SCQ to AMS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
81.44% of flights departing from Santiago de Compostela Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SCQ.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SCQ? If you're catching an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're landing on a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near AMS:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the most popular month to head to Amsterdam. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SCQ to AMS around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many cities in Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another sought-after destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without seeing Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.