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Cheapest return fare
R11 533
Typical prices: R12 444-R13 770
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/10Mon 26/10
DUR - AMS • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R13 849
Typical prices: R13 770-R18 913
KLM
Sun 13/9Wed 23/9
JNB - AMS • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Amsterdam

 
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Recent return flight deals to Amsterdam

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 22:20DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
31h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:20 - 13:45AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
38h 25m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 533Turkish Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 21:55DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
31h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:20 - 13:45AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
38h 25m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 661Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
Qatar Airways Logo
12:05 - 13:55DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
25h 50m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
22:15 - 17:40AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
19h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl
R11 853Qatar Airways
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 21:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
13h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
19:55 - 9:55AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R11 933Lufthansa
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 16:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
26h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 9:10AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
R11 964Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 18
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
22h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
10:25 - 8:15AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R11 996Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
22h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
10:25 - 8:20AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R11 996Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 20:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
23h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
22:15 - 9:10AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 028Qatar Airways
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
Lufthansa Logo
19:55 - 17:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
22h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
17:35 - 9:55AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R12 028Lufthansa
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 21:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
24h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:30 - 4:00AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 30m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
R12 028Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Amsterdam

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Amsterdam to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Amsterdam?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Amsterdam was found on the route from Cape Town, at R11 533 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Amsterdam, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R11 901 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Amsterdam?

A flight to Amsterdam costs R15 584 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R6 662 and departed from Cape Town. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Cape Town to Amsterdam which costs R15 140 on average, and Johannesburg to Amsterdam, which costs R16 764 on average.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Amsterdam?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Amsterdam is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R15 944. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R16 907 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam?

The cheapest month for flights to Amsterdam is November, where tickets cost R12 284 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R14 824 and R14 616 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of R7 092.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Amsterdam is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost R15 754 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Amsterdam is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R15 754.

What is a good deal for flights to Amsterdam?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Amsterdam, 25% of our users found tickets to Amsterdam for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R12 885 return, from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R14 551 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Amsterdam?

To get a below average price, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Amsterdam Plane Tickets

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

R5 479
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight 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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FAQs - booking Amsterdam 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). 

  • What is the cheapest flight to Amsterdam?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Amsterdam was found on the route from Cape Town, at R11 533 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Amsterdam, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R11 901 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam?

    You’ll need to travel 11 km to reach the Amsterdam city centre from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

  • What is the name of Amsterdam’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Amsterdam, called Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). It can also be referred to as Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or Schiphol.

  • How much is a flight to Amsterdam?

    On average, a flight to Amsterdam costs R15 584. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R6 662 and departed from Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Amsterdam.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Amsterdam?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Amsterdam with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Amsterdam?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Amsterdam up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Amsterdam

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Amsterdam? 25% of our users found return tickets to Amsterdam for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R24 733, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R30 214
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Amsterdam flight deals.
  • 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3656 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,2Boarding
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,4Crew
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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

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

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.

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

The fully flat bed in business class on the 777 is a little narrow, and the 2-3-2 configuration is now dated, but otherwise a comfortable and pleasant flight. It’s hard to beat the value too.

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.

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.

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.

I needed more seat room. Next time, preferred seating or business class.

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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