Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Vancouver.
Choose from five weekly Vancouver International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 15:35 departure with KLM is the earliest flight you can take. KLM operates the last service of the day at 17:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your YVR to AMS flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Amsterdam (and then discovering more of the Netherlands!) is a snap with KLM. This popular carrier has direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with KLM on this route.
With 77.42% of its services landing as planned, KLM is the most punctual carrier offering YVR to AMS flights.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Vancouver International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near YVR. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're coming in on a late Vancouver International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Amsterdam in February.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you want to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YVR to AMS in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've seen Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other parts of the Netherlands. Journey about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its top attractions. From Erasmus Bridge to Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory, there's plenty to keep you busy.
The Hague is another sought-after destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without seeing Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.




