Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is eight hours behind Seoul.
Flights from ICN to AMS start at 11:55 — the earliest with Korean Air. The latest departure is at 23:05 with KLM. Overall, you can choose from 11 weekly Incheon International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights.
Your ICN to AMS flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Amsterdam (and then seeing more of the Netherlands!) is a snap with KLM. This popular airline has direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with KLM on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates ICN to AMS flights is KLM. Its services land as planned 78.57% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ICN and AMS:
Beijing Daxing Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of the departures from Incheon International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Incheon International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ICN? If you're catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're landing on a late Incheon International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near AMS:
Pick up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to central Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Amsterdam in February.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from Incheon International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ICN to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a trip to Rotterdam will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
The Hague is another must-experience destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without experiencing Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.



