Flying from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 30 minutes.
Amsterdam is seven hours behind Singapore and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Singapore Changi Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 00:40 departure with KLM is the earliest you can take. Singapore Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your SIN to AMS flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
KLM is your gateway to exploring Amsterdam (and maybe even some other great parts of the Netherlands!). Check out the direct flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with KLM on this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier that operates SIN to AMS flights. An exceptional 89.83% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Singapore Changi Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SIN and AMS:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
74% of flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Singapore Changi Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SIN? If you're catching an early flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Reserve a hotel near AMS if you have a late Singapore Changi Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Amsterdam in February.
When reserving your flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SIN to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be explored after you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. Start your sightseeing at Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.