Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is six hours ahead of New Orleans and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MSY to AMS flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as October? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MSY and AMS include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Rs85,847 is the lowest price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Return flights start at Rs183,310. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MSY to AMS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MSY to AMS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY's address is 900 Airline Highway.
81.19% of flights departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of MSY.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MSY:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSY to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Netherlands you should also see. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in Netherlands. No visit is complete without checking out Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.