Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Amsterdam is one hour ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 96 weekly Birmingham International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. The 06:00 departure with KLM is the earliest flight available. KLM operates the last service of the day at 20:50.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BHX to AMS flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
KLM offers direct flights from Birmingham 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 your schedule allows.
KLM is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier offering BHX to AMS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BHX and AMS:
Dublin Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is $41. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $141. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from BHX to AMS by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BHX to AMS.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights departing from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BHX:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're coming in on a late Birmingham International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Go where the road takes you with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and see more of Amsterdam and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To skip the crowds, head to Amsterdam in January.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to AMS in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without visiting Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
