Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Amsterdam flights typically cost between R16 018 and R20 364 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 233 on SWISS (Sept 24-Nov 26).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 43m.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Amsterdam flights typically cost between R16 018 and R20 364 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 233 on SWISS (Sept 24-Nov 26).

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 290.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 38m.

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 22% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Amsterdam on Cheapflights.

Question 6

How popular is this Cape Town to Amsterdam flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 17 333 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.

Question 7

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam round-trip from R13 233. SWISS is priced at 15% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of R683). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R938). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Amsterdam flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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The most flights from CPT to AMS are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 30.0 - 100.0 inches 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).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R9 864. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for R9 933 on average our data indicates R24 854 when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Consider KLM (82%), Air France (82%) or Scandinavian Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Consider Air France, British Airways or Condor when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

Question 17

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Amsterdam stopover in Dubai most frequently. Zurich follows Dubai in terms of the most common stopover location on Cape Town to Amsterdam flights. Istanbul comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights.

Question 18

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town to Amsterdam flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Paris. Munich is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Frankfurt am Main follows Munich in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Cape Town to Amsterdam flights.

Question 19

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, or Dubai Mall. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, or Dubai Mall can do so by traveling 6,8 km, 11,0 km, and 10,5 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R241.

Question 20

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, and Ayasofya are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul. Travelers on a layover in Istanbul can visit Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, and Ayasofya, by traveling 35,9 km, 33,5 km, and 35,8 km, respectively after landing at Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R461 per day.

Question 21

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 9% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 22

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 41 days in advance to save up to 16% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 41 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R14 404, or R17 437 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 23

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Amsterdam. Flights to Amsterdam from Cape Town in February are about R15 580 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R10 590.

Question 24

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to AMS?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 25

What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl to Schiphol. Flights to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) from Cape Town Intl (CPT) take 11h 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam per day from 11 airlines.

Question 26

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 27

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

Question 28

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 29

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

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Deals for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 30

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 31

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 32

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Question 33

What airports serve Cape Town to Amsterdam flights?

Accepted Answer

Travellers who are going to Amsterdam from Cape Town will start the process at Cape Town International Airport. This airport is 20 kilometres from the city centre of Cape Town. It has international and domestic terminals connected by a common terminal. This airport offers direct flights to destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is where the flight will end. It is found nine kilometres from Amsterdam and is the third busiest airport in Europe based on passenger volume. The airport is a hub for KLM, Transavia, and Martinair.

Question 34

Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

There is a single airline that offers direct, nonstop flights from Cape Town into Amsterdam. KLM serves travellers who require a quick trip to Amsterdam but often has more expensive flights than the airlines that offer stopover options. This flight takes 1h 40m to get to the destination. There are many other airlines that travel this route with stopovers including Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways along with others. Stopover flights are quite a bit less expensive in most cases and offer an ideal choice for a budget traveller.

Question 35

What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Several different flights are available with stops between the origination and destination airport. The indirect flights with one-stop often touch down in Frankfurt am Main Airport, Istanbul Airport, or Johannesburg O. R. Tambo Airport. These flights may be anywhere from 14h 20m-17h 40m in duration. All of the other indirect flights going to Amsterdam will have two stops. Some of them stop in Livingstone Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, others come down in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Lyon Airport. These flights are often a bit longer than direct or one-stop flights but often less expensive.

Question 36

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Travellers going from Cape Town to Amsterdam will need to have a passport as well as a visa to visit. Applying can be done in Cape Town at the Netherlands Visa Application Centre.

Round-trip from	R13 233
One-way from	R6 847
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 685
Good round-trip deal	R13 989 or less
Good one-way deal	R11 679 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR10 016	AverageR12 912	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR11 417	AverageR15 124	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 937	AverageR14 418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air France	CheapestR11 979	AverageR14 866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Condor	CheapestR12 511	AverageR14 450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 710	AverageR13 791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 044	AverageR15 118	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 570	AverageR15 821	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR13 799	AverageR16 418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 869	AverageR16 557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or November, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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