Cheap flights to Amsterdam from $970

You can find flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) from several New Zealand airports. You can fly from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with the shorter journey times around 27h. There are also Amsterdam flight deals at roughly 30h, 40h and 48h, with the longer routes at about 56h 20min. You can also find flights to Amsterdam from Christchurch Airport (CHC), with flight times ranging from 29h-54h, with the quicker flights at roughly 29h 45min and the longer journeys at about 53h 45min.

Unfortunately, direct flights from New Zealand to Amsterdam are not available; however, you can find several routes with one, two or three layovers. Auckland International Airport offers routes with two layovers to Schiphol Airport, with one at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) and another in Dubai Airport (DXB), with a total journey time of about 30h. You can also take a flight route via Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Singapore Changi (SIN), with transfer times of roughly 13h and 18h 30min respectively and a total journey duration of around 56h 20min. There are also routes from this airport with just one layover, at either Dubai Airport or Singapore Airport, with total durations of about 30h and 27h respectively. If you wish to fly to Amsterdam from Christchurch, you can fly via Auckland and Singapore in roughly 29h 45min, or you could opt for one of the cheaper routes with three transfers (in Auckland, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai), amounting to a travel duration of approximately 50h 20min; the first leg of this journey is an overnight flight.

You can find both bus and train services, which run from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, to the city centre, that are fast and affordable. Dutch Railways (NS) will take you to Amsterdam’s central station in around 15min at an approximate fare of € 6 (NZ$ 10); trains run every 20min or so. Alternatively, the Connexxion bus service 397 will drop you in Museumplein usually in just under 30min with a fare of about € 3 (NZ$ 5); buses depart every 15min or so. You can also find rideshare services available from this airport, which work out cheap at around € 4 (NZ$ 7).

The city of Amsterdam is well known for its artworks and museums, and you can spend time exploring Museumplein to view works of Vincent Van Gogh, or visit Rembrandt, Stedelijk or Rijksmuseum Museum, amongst others. Alternatively, you can explore the network of canals and bridges of Old Town, visit the infamous Red Light District or see one of the many lively areas of Dam Square or Leidseplein, which is Amsterdam’s nightlife and street entertainment hub.

A visa is not a requirement for New Zealand nationals who are flying to Amsterdam, unless the stay exceeds 90 days. However, an electronic travel authorisation (ETIAS) is needed for all travellers, which can be applied for online with a valid biometric passport, and it will last for five years. The process is quick and can be completed within a matter of minutes, costing around € 7 (NZ$ 12).

AMS stands for Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), located 11.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Amsterdam.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Amsterdam on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Amsterdam. One-way flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport typically cost $44, while return flights cost around $267.

A return flight to Amsterdam will typically cost around $191, however they can be found for as little as $160.

For those looking to save time traveling to Amsterdam, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (31 hours 30 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. YOTELAIR Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the closest property to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (0.0 km away from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport).