Cheap flights from Calgary to Amsterdam Schiphol

Flight Information

Travellers will find many nonstop flights and connecting flights from Calgary to Amsterdam. Nonstop flights are offered by Delta and KLM airlines. United has flights with connections in Chicago. Delta has flights that connect in Minneapolis, Seattle, Salt Lake City, or Toronto. KLM flights to Amsterdam from Calgary also connect in Toronto, as well as in Minneapolis. Air Canada has flights that connect in Toronto, Chicago, or Frankfurt. British Airways flights connect in London. Lufthansa flights connect in Toronto or Frankfurt. United flights connect in Houston or Chicago. American Airlines has Calgary to Amsterdam flights that connect in London.

Terminal Information for Calgary International Airport

Calgary International Airport is located 17 km from downtown Calgary. A taxi from the city centre to the airport costs about CA$40-45. Public transportation options are limited, as Calgary only has bus services available. There are two terminals at Calgary airport: one for domestic and one for international travel. The international terminal was completed in 2010 and features nine restaurants, giving travellers a range of options to choose from. Plenty of shopping is available as well, with 10 retail outlets for gifts and necessities. Calgary airport has more restaurants and shops outside of the international terminal.

Terminal Information for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located 9 km from the city. There is one terminal that is divided into three departure halls. Forty-six restaurants are available, from cafes to elegant fine dining. Currency exchange facilities are easy to find, with several locations throughout the airport. Passengers can travel to the city centre from Schiphol via train, bus, or taxi. To take the train, passengers can go to the main arrival plaza and catch a train from Platform 1 or Platform 2 to the city centre. Trains depart every 10 minutes. Buses are available outside Schiphol Plaza, with city buses as well as free and paid hotel shuttle busses. Taxis are also available, with a fare of approximately CA$65-75 to the city centre.

What You Need to Know

Travellers should arrive at least three hours ahead of the scheduled departure time. Waits can be longer during peak periods like holidays and school breaks. Canadian passport holders do not need a visa to visit Holland on trips lasting up to 90 days. Passengers should carry a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license in addition to the required valid passport.

What to Expect in Amsterdam

When arriving in Amsterdam, travellers should set their watches ahead by eight hours. Calgary has a humid continental climate, so travellers arriving in Amsterdam's oceanic climate will find milder temperatures and less humidity. Once in Amsterdam, visitors can enjoy the city's museums, including the Van Gogh Museum, the Rembrandt House, and the Rijksmuseum. The city is also known for its Red Light District, marijuana "coffee shops" (as they are called by locals), and extensive canal system. The native language is Dutch, but English speakers will have no trouble getting around the city, as most people in Amsterdam speak English and often French as well.