Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Riyadh.
Your RUH to AMS flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RUH and AMS:
Istanbul Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Jeddah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
At the moment, £131 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £290. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RUH to AMS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RUH to AMS.
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Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination without delay.
Riyadh Airport is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Riyadh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a quick ride from RUH, stay at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're getting in on a late Riyadh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near AMS:
Travel at your own speed with a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience more of Amsterdam and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is roughly 18 kms (11 miles) from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Amsterdam in February.
When reserving your flight from Riyadh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 25ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands you'll want to see. Around 56 kms (35 miles) south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the Netherlands, consider The Hague, roughly 56 kms (35 miles) south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are highlights.