Traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kristiansand Airport (KRS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kristiansand Airport takes on average 1 hour 24 minutes. Kristiansand's timezone is UTC+1 — identical to Amsterdam.
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kristiansand Airport start at 06:00 — the first with KLM. The latest flight in the day is the 21:35 option with KLM. In total, you can take your pick of 18 weekly services between AMS and KRS.
Flying during a popular month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Visiting Kristiansand (and seeing more of Norway!) is simple with KLM. This popular carrier has direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kristiansand Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kristiansand Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the AMS - KRS route include:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Alicante-Elche Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Norway. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before organizing your cheap ticket from AMS to KRS, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kristiansand Airport is C$222. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$378. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 7 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from AMS to KRS.
Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kristiansand Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The journey from central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol takes approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 23 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Got an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kristiansand Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to AMS:
Arriving at Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kristiansand Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near KRS:
Getting from Kristiansand Airport (KRS) to central Kristiansand
From Kristiansand Airport, Kristiansand is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 13 minutes to reach the center driving.
It typically takes 43 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kristiansand Airport (KRS)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kristiansand Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Kristiansand based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Kristiansand Airport for July if you want to go to Kristiansand during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to KRS in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC and 6ºC then.
More about Kristiansand
As soon as you've locked in your flights from AMS to KRS, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Kristiansand. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Ravnedalen Naturpark, Kristiansand Museum and Odderoya are top sights which should be on every Kristiansand itinerary.
Complete your Kristiansand trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Kristiansand Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Kristiansand vacation.