Flying from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Tel Aviv.
Pack your bags and choose from 30 weekly Ben Gurion International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your TLV to AMS flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
There's a good range of direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to choose from. When organising your Amsterdam journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Netherlands:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Transavia.
The most punctual carrier offering TLV to AMS flights is KLM. Its services arrive as planned 75.0% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is $177. A round-trip fare is currently $482. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from TLV to AMS, book your journey 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from TLV to AMS.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
72.9% of flights taking off from Ben Gurion International Airport land at their destination on time.
Ben Gurion International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near TLV:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ben Gurion International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Explore without limits with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and venture far and wide through Amsterdam and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To escape the crowds, head to Amsterdam in January.
Lock in your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from TLV to AMS in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've seen Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other corners of Netherlands. Journey around 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its top sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Netherlands, head for The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are key highlights.