Travelling from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Cedar Rapids.
Your CID to AMS flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of 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 your options for tickets from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CID and AMS include:
O'Hare International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
$1,616 is the lowest price for a one-way The Eastern Iowa Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts from $1,029. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from CID to AMS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CID to AMS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
You'll find CID at 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
Of the departures from The Eastern Iowa Airport, 74.63% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Cedar Rapids to The Eastern Iowa Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near CID:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a The Eastern Iowa Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Explore without limits with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and find adventure across Amsterdam and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. For a quieter experience, go to Amsterdam in January.
Book your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 24ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CID to AMS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Netherlands waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
