Flying from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is one hour ahead of Glasgow and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PIK to AMS flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PIK and AMS include:
Pisa International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is C$136. A round-trip plane ticket right now is C$396. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from PIK to AMS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
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Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
When it comes to Glasgow Prestwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.7% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near PIK? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is roughly 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you'd like to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PIK to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other corners of Netherlands. Travel about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its top sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.