Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Juan: what you need to know
The timezone in San Juan is UTC-4. The city is 5 hours behind Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from AMS to San Juan.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from AMS to San Juan. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a passport from Netherlands, you will need an ETA to enter Puerto Rico. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Juan for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam, AMS can be reached in approximately 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to San Juan, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to San Juan
Rs98,625 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to San Juan. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs169,905. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AMS to San Juan if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to San Juan.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time checking for flight tickets from AMS to San Juan every day.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to San Juan, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to the centre of San Juan takes around 11 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 56 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to SJU if you're taking a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to San Juan. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of San Juan. After your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to San Juan, it'll take you around 14 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 58 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to SIG. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from AMS to San Juan:
Best time to go to San Juan
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to San Juan while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to San Juan, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to San Juan for September to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flights from AMS to San Juan sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
Once you've booked your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Juan, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Juan:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street are top attractions which should be on any good San Juan itinerary.
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