Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Guadalajara.
Leave enough time to catch your GDL to AMS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. These are the most popular stopovers between GDL and AMS:
Benito Juarez International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
314 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts at 757 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GDL to AMS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from GDL to AMS.
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Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
71.31% of flights departing from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport from central Guadalajara, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near GDL? If you're boarding an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you have a late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GDL to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've seen Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other corners of Netherlands. Travel about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its top sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in Netherlands, head for The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are among the biggest draws.
