Flying from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Philipsburg.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SXM to AMS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from St Maarten Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SXM and AMS include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from St Maarten Airport (SXM) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
At the moment, $963 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way St Maarten Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,621. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SXM to AMS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from St Maarten Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SXM to AMS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from St Maarten Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Handy information about St Maarten Airport (SXM)
Of all flights departing from St Maarten Airport, 66% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
St Maarten Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Philipsburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from St Maarten Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SXM:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a St Maarten Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Pick up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from St Maarten Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Amsterdam. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from St Maarten Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SXM to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands just waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a trip to Rotterdam will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the Netherlands, head for The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are among its highlights.