Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney ten hours ahead of Amsterdam.
To ensure you get on your AMS to SYD flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between AMS and SYD include:
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Right now, Rs131,280 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs269,777. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMS to SYD, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's on-time performance, data shows 67.93% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Sydney. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Australia, consider Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are highlights.