Flying from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) is Dusseldorf's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) departing from here.
The average time for a direct Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is 55 minutes.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dusseldorf.
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with KLM at 6:40pm. Go for the first DUS to AMS departure with KLM at 6:10am if getting there sooner works for you.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dusseldorf to AMS, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
You can hop on a direct flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) departing from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS).
You can lock in a direct flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with KLM. This top carrier operates departures from DUS.
The top choice among passengers flying between DUS and AMS is KLM.
KLM is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 69.77% of its services landing on time.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Dusseldorf, DUS can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Dusseldorf Airport:
Dusseldorf Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from DUS reach their destination without delay.
Dusseldorf Weeze Airport (NRN)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Here's where you can connect between Dusseldorf Weeze Airport and AMS:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI)
NRN is about 72 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Dusseldorf to AMS flight, stay in one of these hotels near Dusseldorf Weeze Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Dusseldorf Weeze Airport arrive at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Book a hotel close to AMS if you have a late flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
$291 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. A return flight starts from $390. These prices can change based on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Dusseldorf to AMS, book your plane ticket one month before your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Amsterdam. September is when most people book flights from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC. Book your Dusseldorf to AMS plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Amsterdam right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are a couple of major attractions to put on your Amsterdam must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Anne Frank House.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam, a trip to Eindhoven will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam, Groningen is another essential stop in the Netherlands. No visit is complete without checking out Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.