Cheap flights to Amsterdam

Most popular in	January	High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest in	May	Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average price	R9093	Price for this month
Cheapest price	R6962	From Cape Town to Amsterdam

Cheapest prices for Amsterdam flights by month

January

R10102

February

R9278

March

R9093

April

R9093

May

R7473

June

R9363

July

R9732

August

R9931

September

R8525

October

R8780

November

R8411

December

R9306

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Amsterdam. Flying to Amsterdam in January will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Amsterdam?

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Base

Price	7708 - 11859 ZAR
Temperature	43.2 - 68.4 °F

Peak season:

Mid-April to mid-October is peak season in Amsterdam with July and August being the busiest months. Temperatures range from 4°C to as high as 21°C and conditions range from clear and sunny to warm rainy periods and days of high humidity. Beaches, outdoor cafés and parks are popular leisure destinations for both locals and tourists. During this time it will be extremely challenging to find cheap flights to Amsterdam.

Off season:

Flight tickets are generally at their lowest during Amsterdam’s winter period which stretches from November through to February, with February being the coldest month. Tourists find cheap flights to Amsterdam during this season and find ways to enjoy the snowy weather. Ice-skating is a popular outdoor activity during this season when temperatures drop to as low as 0°C.

When is the best time to book flights to Amsterdam?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Amsterdam, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Amsterdam?

At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Amsterdam. Saturday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Amsterdam trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.

When is the best time to book your flight to Amsterdam?

Late autumn (late September to late October) and early spring (early March to early April) are the best times to book flights to Amsterdam. Massive crowds gather from the end of April to the beginning of May to celebrate Queen’s Day and Liberation Day. Outside of these festivals, you can find some good flight deals.

How long is the flight to Amsterdam?

Flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam – 19 hours 10 minutes. (average 2 stop)

Flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam – 14 hours 15 minutes. (average 1 stop)

Flights from Durban to Amsterdam – 18 hours 35 minutes. (average 2 stop)

Which airlines operate flights to Amsterdam?

The major airlines offering flights to Amsterdam are: KLM, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, South African Airlines, SWISS, TAAG, SriLankan Airlines, United Airlines, Air Serbia, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Delta Air Lines and Turkish Airlines. The best way to get cheap flights to Amsterdam is to be flexible around travel dates and book as far in advance as possible.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

In Amsterdam, the best way to travel to and around the city is via the highly reliable public transportation system. An Amsterdam card gives visitors unlimited access to public transport as well as entry to some of its attractions. The railway system is connected to the airport and an Airport Express bus is also available. There are also taxi services nearby. Alternatively, be prepared and check which hotels provide shuttle services while you compare flights to Amsterdam and keep an eye out for good deals.

Amsterdam climate

The climate is mild year-round. Summers are warm and winters cold with rain and, sometimes, snow. Rain falls year-round but spring is the driest season.