Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Amsterdam . Flying to Amsterdam in August 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.

Question 1

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

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The price you pay for your flight to Amsterdam may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 24 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Amsterdam?

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If you book a flight to Amsterdam, you will be flying into Schiphol, which is the city’s only airport. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is located 11,4 km from the centre of Amsterdam. There are 3 flights from Johannesburg to Schiphol per day from 15 different airlines.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Amsterdam. Flying to Amsterdam in August 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.

Question 4

Can I find cheaper flights to Amsterdam if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Amsterdam on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 5

What is the best airline to fly to Amsterdam?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Amsterdam.

Question 6

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Amsterdam?

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Amsterdam Schiphol is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Amsterdam. One-way flights to Amsterdam Schiphol typically cost R311, while return flights cost around R3 154.

Question 7

How much is a return flight to Amsterdam?

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A return flight to Amsterdam will typically cost around R852, however they can be found for as little as R178.

Question 8

Where does the fastest flight to Amsterdam depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Amsterdam, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 minutes).

Question 9

Which airport is closest to Rijksmuseum?

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f being close to Rijksmuseum is important to you, you’ll want to land at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Question 10

Does Amsterdam Schiphol have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Amsterdam Schiphol can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 11

Are there hotels close to Amsterdam Schiphol?

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Yes. Amsterdam Schiphol has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. YOTELAIR Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the closest property to Amsterdam Schiphol (0,0 km away from Amsterdam Schiphol).

Question 12

When is the cheapest time to fly to Amsterdam?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Amsterdam should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Amsterdam?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are KLM, British Airways and Kenya Airways.

Question 14

How long is the flight to Amsterdam?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam takes 18 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Amsterdam from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 15

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Amsterdam?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 30.0 - 100.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Return from	R12 151
One-way from	R6 404
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 887

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