Travelling from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 6 hours 20 minutes.
Flights from SID to AMS start from 13:10 — the earliest with TUIfly Netherlands. The last departure is at 16:10 with TUIfly Netherlands. Overall, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
Your SID to AMS flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
TUIfly Netherlands offers direct flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if your schedule allows.
TUIfly Netherlands is the top choice for travellers on this route.
TUIfly Netherlands tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SID to AMS flights, with 89.66% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SID and AMS include:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Porto Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is P5,657. A return plane ticket is currently P20,484. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SID to AMS.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SID to AMS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
70.59% of flights that depart Amilcar Cabral International Airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Follow your own route with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience more of Amsterdam and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is roughly 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To skip the crowds, go to Amsterdam in January.
When reserving your flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SID 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 places in Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another favourite destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without a visit to Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.