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Cheapest return flight
R11 563
Typical prices: R12 319-R16 717
Turkish Airlines
Fri 2/11Fri 9/11
DUR - AMS • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R13 642
Typical prices: R14 956-R20 790
KLM
Fri 2/11Fri 9/11
JNB - AMS • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with KLM. Average duration is 11h 27m
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Cheap Flights to Amsterdam

 
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Recent return flight deals to Amsterdam

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 17:05DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
26h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:30 - 13:45AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
38h 15m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 563Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
15:45 - 17:05DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
26h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:15 - 13:45AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
24h 30m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 579Turkish Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 13:20DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
25h 55m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
15:05 - 10:55AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
18h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl
R11 790Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 20:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
23h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
16:15 - 4:00AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 180Qatar Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
22h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
9:40 - 8:20AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 180Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
22h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
9:40 - 8:25AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 196Etihad Airways
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 9:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
13h 20m1 stop Zurich
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:25 - 9:40AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main
R12 196Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 14:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
16h 35m1 stop Cairo
Egyptair Logo
15:40 - 7:10AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 30m1 stop Cairo
R12 213Egyptair
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
Austrian Airlines Logo
19:45 - 16:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
22h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl
Austrian Airlines Logo
12:25 - 9:40AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main
R12 213Austrian Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 14:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
16h 35m1 stop Cairo
Egyptair Logo
15:40 - 7:10AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 30m1 stop Cairo
R12 375Egyptair
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Amsterdam flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Amsterdam with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Amsterdam?

Durban to Amsterdam is the cheapest route at R11 563 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Amsterdam is the most popular connection with return deals from R12 180.

How much is a flight to Amsterdam?

A return flight to Amsterdam costs R13 978 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Durban average R13 538, while Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport runs a bit higher at R13 580.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Amsterdam?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Amsterdam at R14 048 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R14 843.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam with an average price of R12 261 return.
•August (R14 973) and December (R14 681) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Amsterdam?

Morning flights to Amsterdam are the cheapest at R13 317 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at R15 883.

What is a good deal for flights to Amsterdam?

Flights under R12 319 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Amsterdam at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R12 199.

When are flights to Amsterdam the cheapest?

Flights to Amsterdam are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 11% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Amsterdam

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R4 693
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

When to book flights to Amsterdam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Amsterdam based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Amsterdam, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Amsterdam is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Amsterdam is around R12 319 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to Amsterdam from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Amsterdam varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Cape Town: 11h 30m
    • from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport: 11h 05m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Amsterdam?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Amsterdam are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R12 180 return

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Amsterdam?

    Last-minute fares to Amsterdam – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% above the average return fare of R13 978.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Amsterdam?

    KLM operates the most flights from South Africa to Amsterdam at 16 per week, and for this route KLM is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Amsterdam. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Amsterdam?

  • How many flights serve Amsterdam?

    Amsterdam receives 2 flights per day and 16 per week from across the world. Cape Town has the most flights to Amsterdam with 9 weekly flights.

  • Are there hotels on-site at Amsterdam Airport?

    There are several on-site hotels at Amsterdam Airport, including the Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal, the YOTELAIR Amsterdam Schiphol, and the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, all of which are conveniently located within the terminal. There are also several hotels located only a minute’s walk from the terminal, such as CitizenM Schiphol Airport, located approximately 5 minutes from the terminal, and Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, which is about a 6-minute walk from the terminal.

  • What is the recommended public transport from Amsterdam Airport to Amsterdam City Centre?

    From Amsterdam Airport, you can take both the bus or the train into Amsterdam City Centre. Schiphol Airport Train Station is conveniently located directly beneath the airport, and it will take you roughly 15 minutes to reach Amsterdam Central Station, costing you around  €5.90 ​​(R119). You will also find buses departing from the airport in front of Schiphol Plaza, where you can catch a bus to Amsterdam centre for around ​​€6.50 (R131). 

Your guide to booking Amsterdam flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Amsterdam, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 11% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Amsterdam, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R12 319 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Amsterdam in November. Return fares historically average R12 261 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R2 566 per return. Morning flights to Amsterdam average R13 317 compared to R15 883 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Amsterdam, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, KLM includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Amsterdam, a few great places to start are Rembrandt Square, Amsterdam RAI, and Museumplein. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • When travelling with an infant, Schiphol Airport provides the Baby Care Lounge, which offers exclusive areas for bathing and feeding, perfect for allowing your child to rest after the long flight.
  • If a minor is travelling unaccompanied to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, consider booking with airlines such as KML and Air France. KLM have an Unaccompanied Minor service to assist the child through the airport and on the flight, and is mandatory for all minors aged 4–14 years. Air France also offer services for unaccompanied minors, mandatory between ages 4–11 years. Throughout the trip, the child will be accompanied by a member of staff to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for them.
  • If you are looking for direct flights from Johannesburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport, then consider booking with KLM, who offer direct flights between the two airports. Other airlines such as Emirates and Kenya Airways offer 1-stop flights, often transferring at Dubai Airport or Nairobi Airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Amsterdam

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Amsterdam? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3662 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,4Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
Airline reviews

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

First time flying Emirates and business class. What a civilized way to travel, everything was wonderful organized and relaxing. Thank you for providing the best first impression!

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

It was my first KLM flight and I loved it. Thank you very much.

Other than the airline changing my aisle seat to a middle row, all else went well.

The cancellation was disappointing but the arrangement afterwards was prompt and efficient. The seats arrangement were good. I still need to read further the details of how to get the compensation. All the flights taken were 100% delayed, not to mention the one that was cancelled. I couldn't sleep much in the flight from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong because the egornomic design of the seat is not very comfy. Although there is more leg room, the seat itself was too tight and too hard. I suppose it would be the design of the seat that needs further improvements. The service of the crew and the boarding was good. The food on the flight from Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi was better maybe because the flight was in the morning, the food feels much fresher to the palate. And it was tastier.

It will get you where you want to go. Power did not work on ether of the 2 planes but staff was lovely. Wood like to see a improvement to the food as the amount was small but the main issue is the food isn't tyed to the location your going to the airlines own culture. So that would have been nice. Staff was crazy nice and even helped me with a very tight connection

Friendly staff. It was extremely cold in the cabin. I've asked a crew member if they could increase the temperature but there was no change.

The flight lead, Katherine, took care of me in business class and provided exceptional service. She was warm, welcoming, bubbly and proactively accommodating as well as confident, professional, competent and clearly respected by the pilots. Just what I needed on my 17th and final hour of flight time traveling home from a business trip to India.

Had to cancel and rebook, KLM connection was cancelled prior to departure, ended up flying to Munich on non-Delta carrier.

Boarding took less than 20 minutes total. They offered free snacks and drinks soon after cruising. They offered more refreshments an hour before landing. This was a 3 hour flight. I haven’t seen this post-COVID. I will be flying KLM more often. The cabin was clean and flight attendants were very nice.

The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Flt staff again awesome, food was again outstanding, entertainment options, great space roomy and relaxing

Better than the business flight from Atlanta to Istanbul. The food quality was lacking..

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

My experience was amazing. Very friendly hosts and impeccable service.

Everything was great except the meat served was tough and overcooked!

Awful. They cancelled my seats and demanded $1360 to rebook me

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

Our charging and WiFi were not working in our business class seats, even after they "refreshed" it.

The most convenient. Keep up the good services. Best wishes.

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

Service and boarding is good in brussels But in Qatar, boarding needs to be improved and waiting in very big queue for boarding. Parents with kids needs to be given some priority also.

The boarding was very unorganized, they had my dad “83 years old “ stand for long time to Wait in the line then stand behind the counter, we had two kids with us but the separated my dad from us for long time

Didn't have internet connection, and the flight was over booked.

We were stranded in bus for 10 min waiting for baording..Specially when you are traveling with kids and long previous flight. Flight has no information regarding time to destination. Wish to have screen for international travels.

I was never able to use this flight. I booked my flight through KAYAK, using cheapfaresflights, and the agency did not book the ticket correctly. When I went to check in for my flight in Rome, my details had changed. My name was incorrect , and the itinerary was not what I had paid for. I was unable to board the flight and I had to purchase a second ticket at considerable expense. Unfortunately, no one at KAYAK or Cheapfaresflights was able to help me. They both shifted the blame on United Airlines, United Airlines was able to provide me a full detail that the error occurred on the travel agencies side. I consider this fraud and will pursue it further.

Generally OK. The very worst part was the food we were served (on a special diet) which the crew apologised for and said they took photos for there managers. This flight was using a code-share from Discovery Airways, so perhaps not Lufthansa's direct fault. The general food was far better but definitely not plentiful unlike some other airlines. Otherwise it was a nothing special experience unlike the superb time we had last year for a similar route on Cathay!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

I have flown with many airlines. My first time was several years ago. Now I remember why I avoided them for so long. Lufthanza is the only airline who has ever raised a size/weight issue with my modest standard size carry on. I had to repack three times to meet their carry-on weight criteria. (Apparently the rules of physics apply differently on Lufthansa flight than on other airlines.) In the meantime their staff was quite rude, repeating meaningless phrases like "Rules are Rules." And ignoring the additional fact that weight is also weight, whether it is in found in your carry on or in your suitcase. They eventually acknowledged that customer service and satisfaction is, for them, a low priority. Never choosing Lufthansa again.

Efficient boarding process. Staff are nice. Food should be better.

Flight cancelled then rebooked. Waited hours for help. Customer service lady at airport (who was great) gave us seat upgrade. When we got the the gate to board, gate crew was rude, they switched our seats back to economy and made us and one other couple check our luggage. Dozens of other people with bigger bags weren’t asked to, just us and a couple other foreign passengers. When we boarded the plane, there was plenty of room in overhead storage AND our upgraded seats were empty the entire flight. Awful experience and we missed an entire day in Amsterdam because of this.

Not much leg room. The person in front of me had her seat reclined throughout the flight— made it very difficult to get up. Staff was excellent and worked very hard.

We connected to this flight very late, in fact at departure time. We were last to board. The crew was very empathetic and welcoming. The plane was impeccable. We flew economy, so it was a bit cramped. We were served a snack that was more than expected these days. All in all a good experience.

Our entertainment/movie and audio did not work during our flight. Two of our bags did not make it to our final home destination. No personal assistant. Everything is via email/web with no assistance.

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