Flying from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Seattle's main base, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
Hop on a direct Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.
Amsterdam is nine hours ahead of Seattle. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 6:10pm. Choose the first SEA to AMS departure with Delta Air Lines at 1:50pm if you're aiming for an earlier start.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to AMS, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Get there in one go from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Direct flights from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) operate from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with Delta Air Lines. This leading airline operates services from SEA.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Delta between SEA and AMS.
With a reliable 83.82% of services arriving on schedule, Delta is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to AMS leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can get to PAE from the centre of Seattle in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Seattle to AMS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Seattle Paine Field International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving on schedule.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near AMS:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometres from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
RM1,206 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. A return flight starts from RM2,718. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to AMS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is when most people book flights from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Visit Amsterdam in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Seattle to AMS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Amsterdam to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Anne Frank House.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam, a visit to Eindhoven will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
If you want to check out another side of the Netherlands, head for Groningen, roughly 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark are key highlights.
