Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is ten hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SYD to AMS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SYD and AMS:
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
₹ 34,518 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 70,792. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to AMS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Consider booking a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and discover more of Amsterdam and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To avoid the crowds, travel to Amsterdam in January.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in Netherlands waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands. Experience major highlights starting with Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
