Flights to Amsterdam

A beautiful city with ancient architecture, historic canals, narrow winding streets, and picturesque bridges, Amsterdam caters to a wide range of travelers. Whether you’re a laidback canal-life seeker, an art and culture enthusiast, a museum lover, or a fan of al-fresco dining and picnic lunches, the city offers something for everyone. Any time is a good time to visit Amsterdam. To avoid peak tourist season, plan your visit from April – May or September – October. To enjoy the world-famous tulip season and enjoy breathtaking, colorful sights, visit between mid-March – early May. In summer, from June – August, enjoy numerous festivals, picnics in the park, outdoor dining, and sunbathing on the sandy beaches. This is the peak tourist season, so expect hotel rates to be higher. If you don’t mind the cool, crisp winters, and are looking for attractive deals and bargains, plan a winter trip between December – March (excluding the weeks around Christmas and New Year).

What is the cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam?

Most travelers find the cheapest round-trip airfare to Amsterdam when booking during the month of January.

When is the best time to book a flight to Amsterdam?

On average, from most locations, when planning your trip to Amsterdam, try to book your flight in the region of 60 days in advance for the cheapest prices.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Amsterdam?

On average, the cheapest flights to Amsterdam are found when departing on a Tuesday. Try to avoid departing on a Saturday, as this is usually the most expensive day.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Amsterdam?

Our data shows that the cheapest Amsterdam flights are usually those with noon departure times. evening flights are often costlier.

When is the best time to fly to Amsterdam?

A beautiful city with ancient architecture, historic canals, narrow winding streets, and picturesque bridges, Amsterdam caters to a wide range of travelers. Whether you’re a laidback canal-life seeker, an art and culture enthusiast, a museum lover, or a fan of al-fresco dining and picnic lunches, the city offers something for everyone. Any time is a good time to visit Amsterdam. To avoid peak tourist season, plan your visit from April – May or September – October. To enjoy the world-famous tulip season and enjoy breathtaking, colorful sights, visit between mid-March – early May. In summer, from June – August, enjoy numerous festivals, picnics in the park, outdoor dining, and sunbathing on the sandy beaches. This is the peak tourist season, so expect hotel rates to be higher. If you don’t mind the cool, crisp winters, and are looking for attractive deals and bargains, plan a winter trip between December – March (excluding the weeks around Christmas and New Year).

How to get around in Amsterdam?

One of the most exciting ways to explore Amsterdam is by hiring a bike and cycling around the neighborhoods. Bike rentals start at approximately €15.00 EUR per day. If possible, avoid driving within the city. Parking is scarce and there are several one-way and narrow streets that are tedious to navigate. If you don’t wish to cycle or walk, it’s better to rely on Amsterdam’s vast public transport network. GVB operates the city’s public buses, trams and ferries on a time-based ticketing system. While a GVB 1-hour day ticket costs €2.90 EUR, a GVB day ticket costs €7.50 EUR. These tickets allow unlimited day and night travel across all GVB routes, regardless of transfers and distance covered. For a scenic way to explore the city, try the water taxis. GVB ferries provide a free connection to pedestrians, cyclists, and mopeds wanting to go across River IJ. All the other ferry routes are priced according to the GVB time-based ticketing system.

What are the visa and passport requirements when flying to Amsterdam?

US nationals do not need a visa to visit Netherlands for up to 90 days. For foreign nationals, please check the Schengen Visa Info website.

Which airlines fly to Amsterdam?

Direct international flights from U.S. cities to Amsterdam are offered by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, KLM, and TUI Airlines. You can also choose other flights with 1 or more stops, offered by British Airways, Alitalia, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Norwegian, Aeromexico, TAP Air Portugal, Ukraine International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Aer Lingus, Icelandair, Vueling Airlines, Air Canada, and many more.

Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (AMS)

AMS is located approximately 10 miles southwest of Amsterdam city center. The airport is well connected to the city through several transportation options.

Trains

Schiphol Airport train station is located directly below the airport. Ride the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operated trains to Amsterdam Centraal in the city center in 15 – 20 minutes. Intercity trains arrive every 15 minutes, while Sprinter trains arrive every 30 minutes. The one-way fare is €4.30 EUR.

Buses and shuttles

The bus stops at the airport are located right outside Schiphol Plaza. There are city and regional bus lines, paid shuttles, as well as courtesy shuttles that hotels in the area provide to pick up and drop off their guests. You can ride the Amsterdam Airport Express Bus #197 that departs every 10 minutes and reaches Leidseplein in 35 – 40 minutes. The fare is €5.00 EUR. You can also opt for the Connexxion Schiphol Hotel Shuttle that rides to over 100 hotels in the city. Fares start at €17.00 EUR per person for a one-way trip. Discounted fares are applicable for groups of 3 – 8 and for return journeys.

Taxis

Taxis stands are available just outside the airport. No booking is required. Rides cost approximately €40.00 – €50.00 EUR and take 30 – 40 minutes to reach the city center. Ride-share with Uber is also easily available from the airport.

Car rentals

All major rental car companies offer their services at the airport. It is definitely worth checking for deals on car rentals with momondo.