Travelling from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll board your flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the two main airports in Dubai.
Jump on a direct Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight and you'll be in the air for around 7 hours 25 minutes.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is three hours behind Dubai.
With 26 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the busiest route. KLM operates the earliest flight at 1am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from DXB to AMS is with Emirates at 3:20pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to AMS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can take a direct flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB).
Emirates is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol jetting out of DXB.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DXB to AMS.
Emirates is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 87.91% of services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to AMS. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport (DXB). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kms (9 miles) in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
74.31% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
From DWC, direct flights from Dubai to AMS are available with Transavia.
Transavia is the top choice for travellers flying from DWC to AMS.
Split up your flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and AMS include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Dubai to AMS flight? Relax in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 56.64%.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Reserve a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amsterdam and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 8 miles from central Amsterdam. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is £106. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £242. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to AMS.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Dubai to AMS.
Save on your flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by using filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is when most people book flights from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Visit Amsterdam in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Dubai to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amsterdam
After booking your flight from Dubai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum are attractions you won't want to skip in Amsterdam.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many cities in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Amsterdam. Around 113 kms (70 miles) away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in the Netherlands, consider Groningen, about 161 kms (100 miles) north-east of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza are highlights.
