Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 11 hours 5 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Amsterdam one hour behind Johannesburg.
Choose from nine weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. The 23:15 departure with KLM is the earliest available. KLM operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Leave enough time to make your JNB to AMS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
KLM offers direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is KLM.
With an impressive 83.33% of services arriving as planned, KLM has the best on-time record for JNB to AMS flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. These are the top stopovers between JNB and AMS:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is C$505. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$797. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JNB to AMS.
The cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near JNB. Whether you're catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you have a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Hit the road running by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the most popular month to head to Amsterdam. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many cities in Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
If you want to check out another great destination in Netherlands, head for The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are key reasons to visit.
