Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
Your SSH to AMS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to 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 April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, so jetting off to Amsterdam (and then seeing more of the Netherlands!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
With a dependable 91.67% of services arriving as planned, transavia is the most punctual carrier offering SSH to AMS flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SSH and AMS include:
Cairo Airport
Budapest Airport
Bologna International Airport
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sharm El Sheikh Airport, data shows 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sharm El Sheikh to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SSH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Explore without limits with a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience more of Amsterdam and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the centre of Amsterdam has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Amsterdam. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you'd like to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SSH to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands you should also see. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the Netherlands, consider The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are among its highlights.
