Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Madrid and Amsterdam are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 76 weekly Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with KLM is the earliest flight you can take. KLM operates the latest service of the day at 20:35.
Leave plenty of time to make your MAD to AMS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Amsterdam (and then other parts of the Netherlands) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is KLM.
With an impressive 84.01% of services arriving on schedule, Iberia is the most punctual carrier operating MAD to AMS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and AMS:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is P2,431. A round-trip plane ticket is currently P8,196. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MAD to AMS by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you have a late Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Pick up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is roughly 18 kilometers from the centre of Amsterdam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Amsterdam in February.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Madrid Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometers away to the south-west, its best attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
The Hague is another must-experience destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometers south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without seeing Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
