Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 5 hours 40 minutes.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
To ensure you get on your SSH to AMS flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Amsterdam (and then seeing more of Netherlands!) is easy with Transavia. This popular airline has direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Most passengers choose to fly with Transavia on this route.
Transavia is the most punctual carrier operating SSH to AMS flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. These are the top stopovers between SSH and AMS:
Cairo International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Hurghada International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is $119. A round-trip fare right now is $272. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SSH to AMS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from SSH to AMS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
65.11% of flights leaving from Sharm El Sheikh Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SSH:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Reserve a hotel close to AMS if you have a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SSH to AMS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've seen Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other parts of Netherlands. Journey around 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its must-visit sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands. Start your sightseeing at Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
