Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Granada Airport (GRX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Granada Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Amsterdam and Granada are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your AMS to GRX flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Transavia is your gateway to discovering Granada (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Granada Airport offered by this carrier.
Transavia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Transavia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for AMS to GRX flights, with 90.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Granada Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and GRX:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights taking off from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is about 18 kilometers from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Granada Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Granada Airport (GRX)
Reserve a hotel near GRX if you're taking a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Granada Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Granada Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Goldcar, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Granada and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Granada Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Granada Airport (GRX)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Granada Airport is August, while December is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Granada based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Granada is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Granada Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to GRX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Granada has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometers north of Granada, a visit to Salamanca will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
Ceuta is another essential stop in Spain and is around 209 kilometers south-west of Granada. No journey is complete without dropping by Banos Arabes, Royal Walls and Fortaleza del Monte Hac.