Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is seven hours behind Manila and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your MNL to AMS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. These are the top stopovers between MNL and AMS:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
247 € is the best price for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts at 519 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MNL to AMS, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
70.07% of flights departing from Ninoy Aquino International Airport reach their destination on time.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Manila. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MNL? If you're catching an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're landing on a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near AMS:
Travel at your own speed with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and find adventure across Amsterdam and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is roughly 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MNL to AMS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in Netherlands waiting to be explored after you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands. Experience major highlights starting with Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.