Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Phoenix is eight hours behind Amsterdam and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Your AMS to PHX flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like September? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. Simply deselect '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 AMS and PHX:
Los Angeles International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
Edmonton International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
At the moment, 359 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 629 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from AMS to PHX, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from AMS to PHX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights that leave from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near AMS. Whether you have an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
Reserve a hotel near PHX if you're catching a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and find adventure across Phoenix and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
From Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, Phoenix is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
April is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Phoenix in March.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport for July if you'd like to explore Phoenix during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to PHX in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, consider Las Vegas, about 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are among its highlights.