Flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) jetting off from here.
11 hours 10 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Johannesburg.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services every week. Travel from JNB to AMS on KLM's 11:15pm flight.
Your flight from Johannesburg to AMS won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like April or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
You can jump on a direct flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
When departing from JNB, you can take a direct flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with KLM.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between JNB and AMS is KLM.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is KLM. Its services land as scheduled 78.33% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to AMS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, data shows 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is one of the options between Lanseria International Airport and AMS.
You can reach HLA from the centre of Johannesburg in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Johannesburg to AMS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport:
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near AMS and turn in quicker:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
₹ 34,239 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 68,700. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Johannesburg to AMS by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
January is the quietest month for flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), while September is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Amsterdam based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Johannesburg to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 13ºC to 25ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Amsterdam
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Amsterdam when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Van Gogh Museum followed by Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be explored after you've experienced Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Groningen is another well-known destination in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without dropping by Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.
