Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam one hour ahead of Cardiff.
Flights from CWL to AMS start from 06:00 — the first with KLM. The last service of the day is at 17:25 with KLM. Overall, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
To ensure you get on your CWL to AMS flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
KLM offers direct flights from Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if time allows.
KLM is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Among carriers operating CWL to AMS flights, KLM is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CWL and AMS:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Right now, Rs19,735 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs44,160. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CWL to AMS.
The cheapest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to Cardiff Airport's on-time performance, 66.16% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Cardiff Airport from central Cardiff, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CWL? If you're boarding an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Reserve a hotel close to AMS if you're taking a late Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is roughly 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To escape the crowds, head to Amsterdam in January.
Before locking in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CWL to AMS in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Netherlands just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in Netherlands. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
