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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $307. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Amsterdam Schiphol

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Amsterdam Schiphol flights are currently cheapest in January.

Direct flights from Madrid to Amsterdam Schiphol

Madrid to Amsterdam Schiphol: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to Amsterdam below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Amsterdam Schiphol.

Madrid to Amsterdam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$258
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time2 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineScandinavian Airlines
Average flights per week436

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Amsterdam Schiphol: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Amsterdam Schiphol is $258. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Madrid to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Scandinavian Airlines, KLM and Iberia fly direct from Madrid to Amsterdam Schiphol.
As of June 2026, there are 446 flights per week flying from Madrid to Amsterdam Schiphol.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Amsterdam Schiphol is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Friday, 25 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Amsterdam is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Iberia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Amsterdam Schiphol.

Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

  • Madrid and Amsterdam are in the same timezone, UTC+1.

  • Take your pick of 76 weekly Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with KLM is the earliest flight you can take. KLM operates the latest service of the day at 20:35.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your MAD to AMS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • With direct flights from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Amsterdam (and then other parts of the Netherlands) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is KLM.

  • With an impressive 84.01% of services arriving on schedule, Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to AMS flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and AMS:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Barcelona Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is $70. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $258. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap tickets from MAD to AMS by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from MAD to AMS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)

  • When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:

Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.

When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • September is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For smaller 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 Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.

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, its best attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.

  • The Hague is another must-experience destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without seeing Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.

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