Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dortmund Airport (DTM): what you need to know
Dortmund's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Amsterdam.
Give yourself enough time to catch your AMS to DTM flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between AMS and DTM:
Birmingham International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund Airport flight is £88. A return ticket is currently £151. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AMS to DTM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from AMS to DTM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dortmund Airport (DTM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DTM instead:
Grab a Dortmund Airport rental car and discover Dortmund and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Sixt and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Dortmund Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
Dortmund Airport to the centre of Dortmund has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Dortmund. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Dortmund, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to DTM in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Dortmund, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey about 260 miles east to Berlin to tick off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 180 miles north-east of Dortmund. No trip is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.