Flying from Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Amsterdam is eight hours ahead of Phoenix. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Phoenix to AMS. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a peak month like March, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Phoenix to AMS that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PHX and AMS include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
PHX is around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart PHX reach their destination without delay.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Break up your flight from Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with a stop at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). A main stopover between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and AMS, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
AZA is about 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Phoenix to AMS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport:
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
The street address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Reserve a hotel near AMS if you're catching a late flight from Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is $571. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,288. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to AMS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Phoenix to AMS.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Plan your visit to Amsterdam in January for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Phoenix to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 13ºC to 25ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Amsterdam
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are highlights which should feature on any good Amsterdam itinerary.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the Netherlands, consider Groningen, about 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark are among its highlights.