Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Washington Dulles International Airport is 8 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Amsterdam.
Choose from 20 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. The 11:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. KLM operates the last service of the day at 13:30.
Your AMS to IAD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
KLM is your gateway to discovering Washington DC (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Washington Dulles International Airport offered by this airline.
KLM is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering AMS to IAD flights, with 72.13% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Washington Dulles International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between AMS and IAD:
London Heathrow Airport
Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
₹ 44,596 is currently the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 46,665. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to IAD.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights that leave from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol touch down at their destination on time.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Washington Dulles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel close to IAD if you're on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Washington DC and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Washington Dulles International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Washington DC in January.
When reserving your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Washington Dulles International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without visiting Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.