Flying from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is eight hours ahead of Oakland and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your OAK to AMS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between OAK and AMS:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
P19,593 is currently the best price for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Return flights start at P53,979. These prices may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OAK to AMS, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83.61% of flights that take off from OAK arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Metropolitan Oakland International Airport from central Oakland, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to OAK? If you've booked an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're arriving on a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you'd like to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OAK to AMS in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many cities in Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in Netherlands. Start your sightseeing at Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.