Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Amsterdam (AMS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam, you should look to book at least 75 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam (average of R12 202). Flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 993). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to AMS?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Amsterdam
Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
The most flights from ZA1 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).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Amsterdam have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights?
Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Amsterdam. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Amsterdam. Reviews last updated 23 September 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam, such as Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
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What airports serve Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights?
Travellers will leave from O.R. Tambo International Airport when going to Amsterdam from Johannesburg. This airport is equipped to handle up to 28 million passengers on an annual basis. It is a hub for South African Airways, Kulula, and Mango and had over 21 million passengers in 2017. The airport has six terminals broken down into transit, domestic, and international terminals. After reaching Amsterdam, passengers will disembark at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, which is nine kilometres from Amsterdam. It is a hub for several airlines including KLM, Martinair, and Transavia. The airport has flights to Toronto, Mexico City, and Belgrade among others on a regular basis.
Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?
While there are direct flights into Amsterdam from Johannesburg, they are fairly uncommon. The nonstop flights that do exist are offered by KLM and will typically take place in the evening. Those who manage to get a direct flight will reach Amsterdam in about 11h 10m, which is quicker than any other flight option. There are also several stopover flights from the airport with one or more touch downs on the way to the destination. Airlines offering these flights include EgyptAir, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, and others. These flights are going to be less expensive than a direct flight but even the quickest flight takes 13h 30m to get into Amsterdam.
What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Amsterdam?
Dozens of flights leave Johannesburg for Amsterdam every day, many of which stop down at one airport along the way. Some of the touch down locations include Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, Dubai Airport, and Frankfurt am Main. There are also many flights that have at least two stops before reaching Amsterdam. Some stop in Abu Dhabi International Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport, others will come in at Addis Ababa Airport and Vienna Airport, and some will stop in Accra Airport, Washington Dulles Airport, and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?
Visiting Amsterdam from Johannesburg requires that passengers have a visa as well as a passport. Visas can be applied for in Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria, or Johannesburg.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Amsterdam from Johannesburg?
If you book a flight to Amsterdam from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Schiphol, which is the city’s only airport. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is located 11,4 km from the centre of Amsterdam. There are 4 flights from Johannesburg to Schiphol per day from 13 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam round-trip?
Currently priced at R9 045, Lufthansa will fly you from Johannesburg to Amsterdam and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R9 504 and R10 094, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Amsterdam one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 540. Users have also found prices from R5 786 and R6 202 on Virgin Atlantic and SWISS, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are KLM (90%), Air France (90%) and Scandinavian Airlines (90%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?
The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Amsterdam is R10 273. On average you can expect to pay R30 277. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Amsterdam Schiphol), can usually be booked for R10 888.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?
Most of the time, Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha. Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights stop in Dubai the next most. Istanbul comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?
Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and Gold Souq, by travelling 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R563.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Istanbul?
If you're on a stopover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Ayasofya. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya can be visited by travelling about 33,5 km, 35,9 km, and 35,8 km respectively from Istanbul.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights?
Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights have a stopover in Zurich least often. Abu Dhabi is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. Frankfurt am Main comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam (average of R12 202). Flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 993). 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.
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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam
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