Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Amsterdam is one hour ahead of Southampton and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from SOU to AMS start at 07:55 — the first with KLM. The latest departure is at 19:40 with KLM. Overall, there are 21 weekly Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
To ensure you catch your SOU to AMS flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
KLM is your gateway to discovering Amsterdam (and maybe even some other great parts of Netherlands!). Check out the direct flights from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with KLM on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for SOU to AMS flights is KLM.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOU and AMS:
Edinburgh Airport
Geneve Airport
Glasgow International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
R 522 is currently the best price for a one-way Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Return flights start from R 1,706. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from SOU to AMS, book your journey ten months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SOU to AMS.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
55.7% of flights taking off from Southampton Airport make it to their destination on time.
Southampton Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SOU? If you're catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Reserve a hotel close to AMS if you have a late Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and discover more of Amsterdam and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. For smaller crowds, go to Amsterdam in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SOU 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 Netherlands
You've seen Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other corners of Netherlands. Journey around 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its popular sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Netherlands, head for The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are the start of reasons to visit.
