Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 112 weekly Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. The 05:50 departure with KLM is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 21:15.
To ensure you get on your EDI to AMS flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Amsterdam (and then seeing more of Netherlands!) is a breeze with KLM. This popular airline has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
KLM is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for EDI to AMS flights is KLM.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. These are the top stopovers between EDI and AMS:
Birmingham International Airport
London City Airport
London Luton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is P2,356. A round-trip fare right now is P6,828. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book eight months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from EDI to AMS.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to AMS.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on time.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near AMS:
Pick up 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 leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks before 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 there by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. For a quieter experience, visit Amsterdam in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to AMS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've done Amsterdam, now it's time to discover more of Netherlands. Journey around 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its leading sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Netherlands, consider The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are key highlights.