Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 45 minutes.
Amsterdam is five hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 19 Washington Dulles International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. If you prefer to be on board early, pick the 17:25 KLM flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:35 with KLM.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your IAD to AMS flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
KLM is your ticket to exploring Amsterdam (and maybe even some other great parts of Netherlands!). Browse the direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offered by this popular carrier.
KLM is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 83.33% of services arriving on schedule, KLM is the most punctual carrier for IAD to AMS flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and AMS:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Right now, Rs65,963 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs133,260. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAD to AMS.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, data shows 74.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near IAD:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Reserve a hotel close to AMS if you're on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and chase adventure across Amsterdam and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is roughly 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 24ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAD to AMS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many cities in Netherlands waiting to be explored after you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another must-experience destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without seeing Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.