Flying from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Beijing. Explore your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) when reserving your flight from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
Around 12 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours behind Beijing.
The most popular route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). There are 7 direct services each week. KLM operates a 10:55am departure between PEK and AMS.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Beijing to AMS.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can hop on a direct flight from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
You can lock in a direct flight from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with KLM. This top carrier offers services from PEK.
KLM is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from PEK to AMS.
The most punctual carrier on this route is KLM. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.56% of the time.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Beijing to AMS departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
PEK is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Beijing Capital International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from PEK reach their destination without delay.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
You can book a direct Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) plane ticket out of Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Check if flying out of PKX makes more sense for your journey.
From PKX, direct flights from Beijing to AMS are offered by China Southern Airlines.
China Southern is the most frequently booked airline flying from PKX to AMS.
Choose China Southern if being on time is your priority. Its flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport land as scheduled 96.43% of the time.
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, check out these options when heading out from Beijing Daxing International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
You can reach PKX from central Beijing in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to AMS flight:
The majority of flights that leave Beijing Daxing International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 87%.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Consider staying in a hotel near AMS if you have a late flight from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Central Amsterdam is around 18 kms (11 miles) from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Currently, £169 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £363. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Beijing to AMS, book your plane ticket one month before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). September is when most people travel to Amsterdam. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in January.
Book a Beijing to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 13ºC to 25ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Amsterdam right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
Your visit to Amsterdam isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions worth exploring include Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands waiting to be explored. About 113 kms (70 miles) southeast of Amsterdam, a trip to Eindhoven will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Around 161 kms (100 miles) northeast of Amsterdam, Groningen is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. Experience major highlights starting with Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.