Travelling from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Check out your options for departing Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
9 hours 22 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is 8 hours ahead of Vancouver. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the most popular route. There are 8 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with KLM at 17:50. Go for the first YVR to AMS departure with KLM at 15:35 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Vancouver to AMS. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) can be booked from this terminal.
If you want to leave from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport with KLM.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 33 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) operates nonstop flights from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
KLM operates direct flights from Vancouver to AMS departing from CXH. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and AMS:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 16 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Vancouver to AMS, unwind in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Reserve a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 23 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
C$354 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport. Return flights start from C$915. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Get flight tickets from Vancouver to AMS by booking 3 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
To score the best deal on your tickets from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, plan your trip for December (it has the cheapest flights). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
June is the busiest month to catch a flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Amsterdam, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Vancouver to AMS, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 24ºC.
Travel in February if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 0ºC and 9ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport.
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Amsterdam itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Rijksmuseum.
Complete your Amsterdam trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Vancouver to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Amsterdam. Check out the exclusive deals and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
