Travelling from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam five hours ahead of San Juan.
To ensure you catch your SJU to AMS flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SJU and AMS:
Madrid Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Tampa International Airport
Handy information about San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SJU arrive at their destination on time.
To get to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport from central San Juan, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SJU:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're landing on a late San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near AMS:
Explore without limits with a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and venture far and wide through Amsterdam and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Amsterdam in February.
Lock in your flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you'd like to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SJU to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've seen Amsterdam, now it's time to discover more of the Netherlands. Travel about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its must-visit sights. From Erasmus Bridge to Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
The Hague is another essential stop in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without visiting Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
