Flying from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Washington DC's main base, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Washington DC.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to AMS. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to AMS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) plane ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Work out whether departing from IAD makes the most sense for you.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington DC to AMS departing from IAD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
On the IAD to AMS route, United is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Need a carrier known for punctuality? Your best bet is United. 84.75% of its flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport touch down on schedule.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and AMS:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to AMS flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
You can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) with a stop or two out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). These are some of the most common stopovers between BWI and AMS:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down when they should. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 208 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 451 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book two months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to AMS.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for landing cheap Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Amsterdam. September is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Washington DC to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Amsterdam right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Washington DC to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Amsterdam to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Anne Frank House.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Groningen is another must-experience destination in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without dropping by Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.