Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 9 hours 55 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Amsterdam nine hours ahead of Seattle.
Take your pick of 11 weekly Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 13:50 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 18:10.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SEA to AMS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Amsterdam (and then discovering more of the Netherlands!) is a cinch with Delta. This popular airline has direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Delta.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that operates SEA to AMS flights. An exceptional 83.82% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEA and AMS:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is R 3,854. A return fare right now is R 11,236. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SEA to AMS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SEA make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To get to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SEA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Reserve a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Amsterdam in February.
Lock in your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you'd like to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SEA to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
The Hague is another well-known destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without seeing Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
