Travelling from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Amsterdam one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Choose from 30 weekly Glasgow Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with KLM is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 19:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your GLA to AMS flight.
Flying during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
KLM is your gateway to exploring Amsterdam (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the Netherlands!). Check out the direct flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport offered by this airline.
KLM is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that offers GLA to AMS flights. A reliable 82.5% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. These are the top stopovers between GLA and AMS:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
London Luton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is £18. A round-trip fare is currently £70. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from GLA to AMS by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GLA to AMS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Intl Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from GLA arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow Intl Airport is around 13 kms (8 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near GLA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Glasgow Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and see more of Amsterdam and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is approximately 18 kms (11 miles) away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Amsterdam in February.
Before locking in your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GLA to AMS in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands you should also see. About 56 kms (35 miles) south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
Around 56 kms (35 miles) south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. No visit is complete without checking out Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
