Flying from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Dubai. Explore your options departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) or Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when booking your flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
Take a direct Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam.
The busiest route is from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), with 26 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from DXB to AMS is the 1am KLM option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 3:20pm with Emirates.
Your flight from Dubai to AMS won't wait if you're running 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 flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can book a direct flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Emirates is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport leaving from DXB.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Emirates from DXB to AMS.
Emirates takes the top spot for on-time performance. An exceptional 86.93% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Dubai to AMS with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between DXB and AMS include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
71% of flights that leave from Dubai International Airport reach their destination on time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can book a direct Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) plane ticket with departures from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Check if flying out of DWC makes more sense for your journey.
Take a direct flight from Dubai to AMS with Transavia. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of DWC.
On the DWC to AMS route, transavia is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Check out these connections between Al Maktoum International Airport and AMS:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to AMS flight:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near AMS and get cosy, quick:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
At the moment, ₹ 16,012 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 31,327. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Dubai to AMS, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Dubai to AMS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Visit Amsterdam in January for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Dubai to AMS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 25ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Amsterdam right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Amsterdam itinerary.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam, Groningen is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. Start your sightseeing at Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.
