Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Amsterdam nine hours ahead of Sacramento.
Your SMF to AMS flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SMF and AMS include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SMF arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
To get to Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a quick drive from SMF.
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Reserve a hotel near AMS if you're catching a late Sacramento International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and find adventure across Amsterdam and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Amsterdam in February.
Before locking in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SMF to AMS in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other parts of the Netherlands. Journey about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its top sights. From Erasmus Bridge to Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in the Netherlands. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
