Travelling from Samos Airport (SMI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Samos Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Samos.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SMI to AMS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Transavia has direct flights from Samos Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if you have time.
Transavia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Samos Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SMI and AMS include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Samos Airport (SMI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Currently, 69 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Samos Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 217 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SMI to AMS, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Samos Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SMI to AMS.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Samos Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Samos Airport (SMI)
Samos Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SMI touch down on schedule 92.86% of the time.
Central Samos to Samos Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SMI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Samos Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you have a late Samos Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near AMS:
Go where the road takes you with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience more of Amsterdam and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks before your travel date.
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.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Samos Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the most popular month to head to Amsterdam. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Samos Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SMI to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Netherlands just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another sought-after destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without a visit to Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.