Flying from Albany Airport (ALB) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Amsterdam six hours ahead of Albany.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your ALB to AMS flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Albany Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ALB and AMS include:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany Airport (ALB) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
$578 is the best price for a one-way Albany Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,351. These fares can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ALB to AMS, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Albany Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ALB to AMS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Albany Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Albany Airport (ALB)
You'll find ALB at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
76% of flights leaving from Albany Airport land at their destination on time.
Albany Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Albany. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ALB? If you're catching an early flight from Albany Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Albany Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience more of Amsterdam and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The quietest month for a flight from Albany Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is February, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Albany Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you'd like to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ALB to AMS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
The Hague is another favourite destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without visiting Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
