Flying from Granada Airport (GRX) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Granada Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Granada.
To ensure you get on your GRX to AMS flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Transavia offers direct flights from Granada Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of the Netherlands if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with transavia on this route.
With 75.0% of its services landing as planned, transavia is the most punctual carrier offering GRX to AMS flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Granada Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GRX and AMS include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Handy information about Granada Airport (GRX)
Granada Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart GRX reach their destination on time.
Central Granada to Granada Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Granada Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to GRX:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Granada Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo to explore Amsterdam and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the centre of Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Granada Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Amsterdam in February.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from Granada Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GRX to AMS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be explored after you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
The Hague is another sought-after destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without dropping by Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.