Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Monterrey: what you need to know
The timezone in Monterrey is UTC-6. The city is seven hours behind Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located.
To avoid missing your AMS to Monterrey flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from AMS to Monterrey, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
AMS is about 13 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
In search of a hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Monterrey, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
67.93% of flights leaving from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Monterrey
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Monterrey flight is C$648. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,149. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from AMS to Monterrey if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Monterrey across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from AMS to Monterrey.
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Airports in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
The distance from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey is roughly 31 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Monterrey, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MTY:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and experience more of Monterrey and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from AMS to Monterrey.
Best time to go to Monterrey
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Monterrey. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel prices are typically higher and top attractions can get busy. Go to Monterrey in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Monterrey is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Monterrey flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from AMS to Monterrey around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Monterrey
After booking your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Monterrey, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Monterrey:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Museo del Obispado, Parque Fundidora and Cerro de la Silla Park are highlights which should be on any well-planned Monterrey itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
San Luis Potosi is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Monterrey. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Tangamanga Park I, Plaza de Aranzazu and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Monterrey, Aguascalientes is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Templo de San Antonio, Museo Nacional de la Muerte and Jardin de San Marcos.
