Flying from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Seattle. Check out your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when planning your flight from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Around 9 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Seattle. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam.
The most popular route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with 11 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from SEA to AMS is the 1:50pm Delta Air Lines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 6:10pm with Delta Air Lines.
Your flight from Seattle to AMS won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During high season, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) operate out of this terminal.
When jetting out of SEA, you can catch a direct flight from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with Delta Air Lines.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between SEA and AMS is Delta Air Lines.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is Delta Air Lines. Its services arrive as scheduled 71.93% of the time.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to AMS departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Seattle to AMS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near AMS and turn in quicker:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 13 kilometres from central Amsterdam. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
263 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. A return flight starts from 417 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to AMS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). June is the busiest month to travel to Amsterdam. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
When booking your Seattle to AMS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Amsterdam won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you won't want to miss include Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
Around 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam, Groningen is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. Experience major highlights starting with Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza.
