Travelling from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
Flights from GIG to AMS start from 20:50 — the first with KLM. The latest departure is at 21:55 with KLM. In total, there are seven weekly Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your GIG to AMS flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Amsterdam (and then seeing more of Netherlands!) is a snap with KLM. This popular airline offers direct flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with KLM on this route.
KLM leads the way as the most punctual carrier for GIG to AMS flights, with 85.0% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between GIG and AMS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
P23,515 is the best price for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts from P46,329. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from GIG to AMS, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GIG to AMS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, data shows 79.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Rio De Janeiro to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near GIG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Get your adventure underway 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.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To avoid the crowds, travel to Amsterdam in January.
Lock in your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim 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 (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GIG to AMS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've seen Amsterdam, now it's time to explore more of Netherlands. Travel about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its leading sights. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
The Hague is another standout destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without a visit to Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.