Flying from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are the two main airports in Dusseldorf.
Expect to be travelling for 56 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Dusseldorf and Amsterdam (where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the most popular route. There are 47 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with KLM at 18:40. Go for the first DUS to AMS departure operated by KLM at 06:10 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Dusseldorf to AMS.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). Direct flights from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) operate from here.
KLM is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport departing from DUS.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Dusseldorf to AMS with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between DUS and AMS include:
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
DUS is roughly 10 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Dusseldorf International Airport:
Weeze Airport (NRN)
Weeze Airport (NRN) operates nonstop flights from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Break up your flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Weeze Airport and AMS are:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
You can arrive at NRN from central Dusseldorf in approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Dusseldorf to AMS? Unwind in a hotel near Weeze Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near AMS:
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Book a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport from $136 or travel return from just $343. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
9 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to find flight tickets from Dusseldorf to AMS.
You'll score the best savings on your tickets from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport if you travel in June. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport. June is the most popular month for a trip to Amsterdam. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Dusseldorf to AMS for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 14ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum are just two of the big attractions to put on your Amsterdam must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Rijksmuseum.
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