How to find cheap flights to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Right now, 25 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Or you can book a return plane ticket to AMS for 14 €.
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Roughly seven months ahead is a good time to book tickets to Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located. That's the general recommendation for locking in the best deals.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Amsterdam. Doing this will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, as well as different prices.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Best time to go to Amsterdam
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Amsterdam in June.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to AMS.
Head to Amsterdam in June if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to AMS, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
February is the quietest time of year to travel if you're after a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Amsterdam then.
With averages of between 14ºC and 24ºC, August is when Amsterdam is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
Ranging from 0ºC to 9ºC, February brings the lowest temperatures.
Travelling to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Get to Amsterdam in a single journey. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
Eager to catch up on sleep or simply freshen up after your flight to AMS? These hotels near Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Getting to central Amsterdam from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The distance from AMS to central Amsterdam is about 23 kilometres.
If you're driving a car hire or taking a cab after your flight to AMS, it'll take around 25 minutes to reach the centre.
Roughly 1 hour 5 minutes is how long it'll take to get there on public transport.
Enjoy everything Amsterdam has to offer from one of these top stays:
Amsterdam highlights
Anne Frank House
Make Anne Frank House one of your first stops after your flight to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. You'll find it in Jordaan around 2 kilometres north-west of the city centre.
Van Gogh Museum
Cross off one of the main attractions in Amsterdam with a visit to Van Gogh Museum. It's in Museumkwartier roughly 2 kilometres south-west of the centre.
Rijksmuseum
From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 2 kilometres south-west. It's located in the Museumkwartier neighbourhood and a signature experience on any trip to Amsterdam.
Complete your trip with an Amsterdam car hire
Pick one of our car rentals in Amsterdam and take in the sights at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.