Travelling from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is one hour behind Giza and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your SPX to AMS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sphinx International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SPX and AMS:
Dubai Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
81 € is the lowest price for a one-way Sphinx International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Return flights start at 243 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SPX to AMS, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Of the flights that depart from Sphinx International Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Sphinx International Airport from central Giza, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
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Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Sphinx International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Amsterdam in February.
When booking your flight from Sphinx International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SPX 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 once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
The Hague is another must-experience destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without dropping by Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.