Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dubai: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Dubai is 7 hours 11 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is 3 hours ahead of Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport is located.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route, with 79 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from AMS to DXB is with Emirates at 22:00. Choose the first departure with transavia at 06:30 if you want to fly out earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from AMS to Dubai, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Dubai are available for booking. Dubai Airport (DXB) is where you'll disembark.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Dubai, such as:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from AMS to Dubai. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
You don't need a visa for United Arab Emirates if you hold a passport from Netherlands and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before locking in your flight tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
The journey from central Amsterdam to AMS takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 23 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near AMS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Dubai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Dubai
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Dubai is C$257. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$552. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 3 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to Dubai.
The cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Dubai is November. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
It'll take around 49 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Dubai, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is approximately 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). After your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Dubai has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 45 minutes.
The trip will take about 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to DWC. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from AMS to Dubai:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Dubai. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Dubai in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with the temperature ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Dubai in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from AMS to Dubai sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are top attractions which should be on any good Dubai itinerary.
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