Q: Can I fly back to South Africa from Amsterdam Schiphol?

Returning to South Africa from Amsterdam Schiphol COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Amsterdam Schiphol must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Amsterdam Schiphol are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 1

Can I find flights from South Africa to Amsterdam for under R6 100 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Amsterdam for under R6 100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just R6 092, but on average you can expect to pay R6 660.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Amsterdam from South Africa?

Accepted Answer

For a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam, you will be flying into Schiphol. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is just 11,4 km from the centre of the city.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Amsterdam. Flights to Amsterdam from South Africa in October are about R9 307 on average during October, but can be found for as low as R7 166.

Question 4

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Amsterdam (ZA - AMS)?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Amsterdam as you normally would.

Question 5

What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Africa to Amsterdam are KLM (86%), Air France (86%) and Delta (86%).

Question 6

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam at least 20 days early can save you up to 3% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 20 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Amsterdam for as little as R9 299 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R9 744 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 7

Can I fly to Amsterdam Schiphol from South Africa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Amsterdam Schiphol

Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Amsterdam Schiphol.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 for rt-pcr (naat) and 24 antigen (quick-test) hours before departing to Amsterdam Schiphol.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Amsterdam Schiphol.

Documents
Health Declaration Form - All travelers aged 13 years and older are required to fill out a health declaration before departure to the Netherlands.

Quarantine Form - Travelers from Philippines, Afghanistan, Anguilla, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Botswana, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Eswatini, Fiji, French Polynesia, Georgia, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Kosovo, Lesotho, Malaysia, Martinique, Mongolia, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nepal, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Thailand, U.S. Virgin Islands, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela are required to fill out a quarantine declaration form before departure to the Netherlands.

COVID-19 Access Pass - Travelers are required to present a COVID-19 access pass to enter restaurants, bars, concerts, cinemas, etc. Travelers may download the CoronaCheck app and use it as a COVID-19 access pass after uploading documents on it such as a negative COVID-19 test result, proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery. This requirement does not apply to travelers under the age of 13.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Amsterdam one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Amsterdam are Egypt Air (R4 297), Qatar Airways (R4 696), and British Airways (R5 739).

Question 9

Can I fly back to South Africa from Amsterdam Schiphol?

Accepted Answer

Returning to South Africa from Amsterdam Schiphol

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Amsterdam Schiphol must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Amsterdam Schiphol are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 10

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Amsterdam, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Amsterdam Schiphol, Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol or Johannesburg Lanseria - Amsterdam Schiphol, as they are the most popular.

Question 11

Which airlines flying from South Africa to Amsterdam Schiphol have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like KLM, Emirates, and Kenya Airways flying from South Africa to Amsterdam Schiphol have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Question 12

Are there direct flights from South Africa to Amsterdam for under R11 100 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from South Africa to Amsterdam under R11 100. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to Amsterdam is less than R11 954.

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from South Africa to Amsterdam? While on average our users pay R11 702, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R433. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around R6 092.

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam, you may want to consider flying on Air France, ITA Airways or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 15

How popular is this South Africa to Amsterdam flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from South Africa to Amsterdam Schiphol was viewed by 16 013 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 16

Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Amsterdam for under R6 200?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from South Africa to Amsterdam within the next 7 days for less than R6 200.

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