Flying from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) jetting off from here.
Around 6 hours 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Amsterdam is six hours ahead of Montreal. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Choose from 9 direct services every week. KLM operates a 6:50pm departure between YUL and AMS.
To ensure you catch your flight from Montreal to AMS, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can hop on a direct flight from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) leaving from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
You can travel on a direct flight from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with KLM. This top airline offers services from YUL.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between YUL and AMS is KLM.
The top on-time carrier on this route is Air Canada. Its services arrive without delay 77.78% of the time.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 67% arrive on time at their destination.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Montreal to AMS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometres from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is $690. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $921. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Montreal to AMS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Plan your visit to Amsterdam in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Montreal to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 13ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are must-visits when exploring Amsterdam.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam, a trip to Eindhoven will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam, Groningen is another essential stop in the Netherlands. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.