Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
Take your pick of 46 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. The 16:30 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. JetBlue Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your JFK to AMS flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. When you're ready to start your Amsterdam holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Netherlands:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with JetBlue Airways on this route.
With a dependable 85.0% of services landing on schedule, JetBlue Airways has the best on-time performance for JFK to AMS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between JFK and AMS:
London Heathrow Airport
Dublin Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
ج.م. 7,139 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 20,909. These prices can change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from JFK to AMS by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to JFK:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo to explore Amsterdam and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks ahead of your trip.
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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Amsterdam in January.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 24ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Netherlands you should also see. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a trip to Rotterdam will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.