Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam one hour behind Cape Town.
Each week, there are ten Cape Town International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 00:35 KLM flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:15 with KLM.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your CPT to AMS flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
KLM has direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if time allows.
KLM is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
KLM is a leader in on-time performance for CPT to AMS flights, with 82.61% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CPT and AMS include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Currently, C$457 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$977. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CPT to AMS.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from CPT to AMS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT reach their destination without delay.
Cape Town International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're arriving on a late Cape Town International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near AMS:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is roughly 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to visit Amsterdam. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPT to AMS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many cities in Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands. No visit is complete without checking out Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
