Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is six hours ahead of Buffalo and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BUF to AMS flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUF and AMS:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
You'll find BUF at Genesee Street.
Of all flights departing from Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Buffalo Niagara Airport from central Buffalo, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near BUF:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Book a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you want to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BUF to AMS in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've seen Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other corners of the Netherlands. Travel about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its must-visit sights. From Erasmus Bridge to Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory, your itinerary will be busy.
The Hague is another essential stop in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without visiting Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
