Travelling from Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) departing from here.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Sacramento. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Sacramento to AMS. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Sacramento to AMS that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SMF and AMS include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Travelling from central Sacramento to SMF takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Get your flight from Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol off to a stress-free start. Just a short ride from Sacramento International Airport, spend the night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Sacramento International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that depart SMF reach their destination on time.
SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is one of the main options between Stockton Airport and AMS.
SCK is about 88 kilometres from central Sacramento. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 3 hours 20 minutes.
The day before your Sacramento to AMS flight, why not spend an additional night away? Kick back at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast or Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton, which are close to Stockton Airport.
55.67% of flights departing Stockton Airport arrive according to schedule.
SCK is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Consider staying in a hotel near AMS if you have a late flight from Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Choose one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Travel at your own speed with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and find adventure across Amsterdam and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
The centre of Amsterdam is about 13 kilometres from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Right now, Rs96,276 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs157,839. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Sacramento to AMS, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol ticket.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
February is the quietest month for flights from Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Amsterdam based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 24ºC. Book your Sacramento to AMS flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in February when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Amsterdam right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum are must-do's during your Amsterdam adventure.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many cities in the Netherlands waiting to be explored after you've seen Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
Groningen is another essential stop in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without experiencing Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza.
