Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to New York Newark Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Amsterdam.
Flights from AMS to EWR start at 09:15 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 09:15 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to New York Newark Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your AMS to EWR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to New York (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with United. This popular carrier has direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to New York Newark Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United on this route.
With an impressive 81.97% of services landing on schedule, United is the most punctual carrier operating AMS to EWR flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to New York Newark Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between AMS and EWR include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Right now, Rs114,551 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs144,137. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to EWR.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to New York Newark Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AMS to EWR by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to New York Newark Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights that leave from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to New York Newark Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near AMS:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a New York Newark Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of New York and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from New York Newark Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to central New York
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York Newark Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central New York. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
December is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to New York Newark Airport. For a quieter experience, go to New York in September.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to New York Newark Airport for July if you want to go to New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to EWR in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
New York has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another standout destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without experiencing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
