Flying from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) jetting off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 10 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis.
The most popular route is from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), with 20 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from MSP to AMS is the 3:05pm KLM option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 10:10pm with KLM.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Minneapolis to AMS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like March or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) operate from here.
When leaving from MSP, you can take a direct flight from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Delta is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MSP to AMS.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Delta. Its services land without delay 70.34% of the time.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Minneapolis to AMS leaving from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Consider booking a hotel close to AMS if you have a late flight from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Minneapolis 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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Right now, ₹ 49,369 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 73,243. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Minneapolis to AMS.
The best month for finding cheap Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). August is the busiest month to travel to Amsterdam. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.
Before locking in your Minneapolis to AMS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Amsterdam right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Minneapolis to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
Your trip to Amsterdam isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you won't want to miss include Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam, a visit to Eindhoven will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Groningen is another standout destination in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without visiting Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza.
