Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 7 hours 10 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam three hours behind Dubai.
Every week, there are 37 Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. To take off early, jump on the 00:55 KLM flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 15:20 with Emirates.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DXB to AMS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Emirates has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if you have time.
Emirates is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier that offers DXB to AMS flights. A dependable 87.91% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Here are the top stopovers between DXB and AMS:
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is $204. A return plane ticket is currently $527. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from DXB to AMS by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DXB to AMS.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to DXB:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Fast-track your adventure 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 usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to visit Amsterdam. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Dubai Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DXB to AMS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in Netherlands waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Netherlands, head for The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are highlights.
