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Flights to Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol is a major European hub with fast train links to the city and to much of the Netherlands.
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Major airports
- AMS, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Airlines you'll often see
KLM, Delta, United, plus many European carriers. Routes and schedules change, so search your dates to see who flies when.
Popular flight routes
- New York (JFK) to Amsterdam (AMS)
- Newark (EWR) to Amsterdam (AMS)
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Amsterdam (AMS)
- Chicago (ORD) to Amsterdam (AMS)
- Washington (IAD) to Amsterdam (AMS)
- San Francisco (SFO) to Amsterdam (AMS)
Best time to visit
April to May for tulip season, and June to August for long summer days.
Getting from the airport
Frequent trains connect Schiphol's own station to Amsterdam Centraal.
Travel tips
- Schiphol is a popular place to connect onward in Europe.
- Trains to Amsterdam Centraal take about 15 minutes.
- Check Schengen area entry rules before travel.
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