How to find cheap flights to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Currently, $192 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to AMS for $393.
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We recommend booking about one month ahead of your travel date. This is when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located.
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Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Best time to go to Amsterdam
June is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Amsterdam.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to AMS that suits your budget and schedule.
If you'd love to experience Amsterdam at its liveliest, lock in your flights to AMS for June. Taking a trip during high seasons generally means more to see and do compared to other times.
Travel in February if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Amsterdam are often less expensive.
With averages of between 57ºF and 75ºF, August is when Amsterdam is at its warmest. Organize your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from 32ºF to 48ºF, February brings the lowest temperatures.
March gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Amsterdam.
The wettest time of year is July. Visit then and you'll likely get around ten days of rainfall.
Flying to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these top airlines make getting to Amsterdam nice and easy:
Air Astana is the most dependable carrier. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport land without being late, making it a smart choice when reserving your AMS plane ticket.
AMS is located in the UTC+1 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to AMS? These hotels near Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
You can secure a car rental in AMS with trusted companies such as Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo. Get behind the wheel and get ready to discover Amsterdam and beyond.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has an on-time performance of 68%. This percentage measures how often departing flights from AMS touch down when expected.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam, North Holland, the Netherlands.
Getting to central Amsterdam from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The distance from AMS to central Amsterdam is about 14 miles.
You'll reach the center in around 25 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to AMS.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Amsterdam, book a room at one of these comfy hotels:
Amsterdam highlights
Jump off your flight to Amsterdam and head straight for these major attractions:
Van Gogh Museum: Around 1 mile south-west of the center in Museumkwartier, this landmark is a classic introduction to what the city has to offer.
Gardens of West: Head to this park when you're craving a slower moment in Amsterdam. It's roughly 5 miles west of the center in Geuzenveld / Slotermeer.
Stichting Het Rijksmuseum: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A top landmark, it's around 1 mile south-west of the center of Amsterdam in Museumkwartier.
How to get to Rotterdam from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Off to the nearby city of Rotterdam? It's about 40 miles from AMS. It'll take you around 45 minutes to drive there.
Public transport will bring you to Rotterdam in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to The Hague
The Hague is around 25 miles from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If that's where you're going, the trip by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
By car, the trip will take you roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of the Netherlands
There's a whole lot more to experience in the Netherlands, starting with Rotterdam. Rotterdam Centraal Station, Erasmus Bridge and RooftopWalk Rotterdam are must-do's in this city, which is around 30 miles south-west of Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) is the closest airport in Rotterdam.
The Hague is another place that's too good to skip while you're in the Netherlands. You'll find it roughly 25 miles south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Binnenhof & Ridderzaal and Den Haag are major draws.
Make room for new adventures in Utrecht. Roughly 20 miles south-east of Amsterdam, Canals area, TivoliVredenburg and Domtoren give you plenty of reason to visit.
