Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 6 hours 5 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam two hours behind Jeddah.
Choose from 11 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. The 08:30 departure with Saudia is the earliest available. Saudia operates the last service of the day at 08:45.
Your JED to AMS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Amsterdam (and then exploring more of Netherlands!) is a cinch with Saudia. This popular airline has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Saudia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates JED to AMS flights is Saudia. Its services land as scheduled 78.46% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Here are the most popular stopovers between JED and AMS:
Cairo International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
At the moment, 104 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 281 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JED to AMS.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from JED make it to their destination as scheduled 81.7% of the time.
To reach King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near JED? If you're boarding an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Abdulaziz International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amsterdam and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The quietest month for a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other corners of Netherlands. Travel around 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its leading sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
The Hague is another well-known destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without visiting Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.