Flying from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Osaka. Check out your options leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB) when organising your flight from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
14 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours behind Osaka.
The most popular route is from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). You can pick from 3 direct services every week. KLM operates a 12pm departure between KIX and AMS.
Your flight from Osaka to AMS 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 when you're travelling internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from KIX, you can catch a direct flight from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with KLM.
KLM is the airline most travellers choose for flights from KIX to AMS.
KLM ranks highest for on-time performance. An impressive 80.0% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Osaka to AMS that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between KIX and AMS include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The distance from central Osaka to KIX is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are near Kansai International Airport. They're an especially good option if you're taking off early.
67.95% of flights departing from Kansai International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
ITM is about 16 kilometres from central Osaka. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Osaka to AMS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Itami Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Itami Airport has an on-time performance of 77.41%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
ITM is located at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're making the trip to UKB from central Osaka, it'll take you about 45 minutes to arrive by car. The journey is roughly 40 kilometres.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Kobe Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
UKB has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 85.15%, so you can count on your flight to stay on track and touch down as expected.
The street address of Kobe Airport is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Reserve a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late flight from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Central Amsterdam is roughly 13 kilometres from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
At the moment, Rs92,946 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs181,228. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Osaka to AMS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from Osaka to AMS.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). June is the busiest month to travel to Amsterdam. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
When booking your Osaka to AMS flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 24ºC.
February has temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Amsterdam
After booking your flight from Osaka to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
Your trip to Amsterdam should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered after you've seen Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
If you're looking to explore another corner of the Netherlands, consider Groningen, about 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza are among its highlights.
