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

Currently, November 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.

Q: Can I fly back to New Zealand from Amsterdam Schiphol?

Returning to New Zealand from Amsterdam Schiphol Quarantine requirements Visitors from Amsterdam Schiphol are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

Question 1

What airport do you fly into for flights to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), located 11.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Amsterdam.

Question 2

Can I fly to Amsterdam Schiphol from New Zealand right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from New Zealand to Amsterdam Schiphol

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

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Currently, November 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 fly back to New Zealand from Amsterdam Schiphol?

Accepted Answer

Returning to New Zealand from Amsterdam Schiphol

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Amsterdam Schiphol are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

Question 5

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which day is cheapest to fly to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flights to Amsterdam are usually found when departing on a Monday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Saturday.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Amsterdam. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 8

How long is the flight to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

You can find flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) from several New Zealand airports. You can fly from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with the shorter journey times around 27h. There are also Amsterdam flight deals at roughly 30h, 40h and 48h, with the longer routes at about 56h 20min. You can also find flights to Amsterdam from Christchurch Airport (CHC), with flight times ranging from 29h-54h, with the quicker flights at roughly 29h 45min and the longer journeys at about 53h 45min.

Question 9

Are there direct flights to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, direct flights from New Zealand to Amsterdam are not available; however, you can find several routes with one, two or three layovers. Auckland International Airport offers routes with two layovers to Schiphol Airport, with one at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) and another in Dubai Airport (DXB), with a total journey time of about 30h. You can also take a flight route via Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Singapore Changi (SIN), with transfer times of roughly 13h and 18h 30min respectively and a total journey duration of around 56h 20min. There are also routes from this airport with just one layover, at either Dubai Airport or Singapore Airport, with total durations of about 30h and 27h respectively. If you wish to fly to Amsterdam from Christchurch, you can fly via Auckland and Singapore in roughly 29h 45min, or you could opt for one of the cheaper routes with three transfers (in Auckland, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai), amounting to a travel duration of approximately 50h 20min; the first leg of this journey is an overnight flight.

Question 10

How do you get from Amsterdam Airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

You can find both bus and train services, which run from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, to the city centre, that are fast and affordable. Dutch Railways (NS) will take you to Amsterdam’s central station in around 15min at an approximate fare of € 6 (NZ$ 10); trains run every 20min or so. Alternatively, the Connexxion bus service 397 will drop you in Museumplein usually in just under 30min with a fare of about € 3 (NZ$ 5); buses depart every 15min or so. You can also find rideshare services available from this airport, which work out cheap at around € 4 (NZ$ 7).

Question 11

What are some things to do in Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

The city of Amsterdam is well known for its artworks and museums, and you can spend time exploring Museumplein to view works of Vincent Van Gogh, or visit Rembrandt, Stedelijk or Rijksmuseum Museum, amongst others. Alternatively, you can explore the network of canals and bridges of Old Town, visit the infamous Red Light District or see one of the many lively areas of Dam Square or Leidseplein, which is Amsterdam’s nightlife and street entertainment hub.

Question 12

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

A visa is not a requirement for New Zealand nationals who are flying to Amsterdam, unless the stay exceeds 90 days. However, an electronic travel authorisation (ETIAS) is needed for all travellers, which can be applied for online with a valid biometric passport, and it will last for five years. The process is quick and can be completed within a matter of minutes, costing around € 7 (NZ$ 12).

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Cheapest in	February	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	$1,833	Average for return flights in January 2022
Return from	$1,475	From Auckland Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol
One-way from	$746	One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

AKL - AMS	Price	$1,403 - $2,499
AMS	Temperature	2 - 16 °C
AMS	Precipitation	30 - 100 mm

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