Flights to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, a compact canal-ringed city of roughly 950,000 residents whose historic canal district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Schiphol sits about 9 km southwest of the centre with a train station beneath the terminal, so reaching the city takes about 15 minutes. The Netherlands is in the Schengen Area, so US visitors can stay up to 90 days without a visa.

Airports
AMS
Currency
EUR
Passport needed
Yes
US cities with nonstops
3
AMS

Fares to Amsterdam

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Flights to Amsterdam from US cities

Airports in Amsterdam and getting into town

AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

6 miles (9 km) from the city centre. 68.8 million passengers in 2025

HowRouteTimeCost
TrainNS train from Schiphol station to Amsterdam Centraal, about 10 trains per hour in the dayabout 15mEUR 4.20

Travel essentials for Amsterdam

Entry requirements for US citizens

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

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Currency
euro (EUR)
Language
Dutch, English widely spoken
Plugs
Type C and F, 230 V
Time zone
Europe/Amsterdam

When to visit Amsterdam

Summer is warmest and busiest, with higher accommodation prices. Spring and October are shoulder months with tulips, mild weather and lower prices; winter is cheapest but gray.

Busiest: Jun-Sep. Quieter shoulder season: Mar-May, Oct.

Average temperatures in Amsterdam (°F)

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°Jan: average high 43.2°F (6°C), low 34.2°F (1°C)JanFeb: average high 44.4°F (7°C), low 33.8°F (1°C)33.8°FebMar: average high 50.2°F (10°C), low 37°F (3°C)MarApr: average high 57.7°F (14°C), low 41.4°F (5°C)AprMay: average high 64°F (18°C), low 47.5°F (9°C)MayJun: average high 68.5°F (20°C), low 52.3°F (11°C)JunJul: average high 72.5°F (23°C), low 56.3°F (13°C)72.5°JulAug: average high 72.3°F (22°C), low 56.1°F (13°C)AugSep: average high 66.6°F (19°C), low 51.8°F (11°C)SepOct: average high 58.5°F (15°C), low 45.9°F (8°C)OctNov: average high 50°F (10°C), low 40.1°F (5°C)NovDec: average high 44.4°F (7°C), low 34.7°F (2°C)Dec
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MonthAvg highAvg low
Jan43.2°F (6°C)34.2°F (1°C)
Feb44.4°F (7°C)33.8°F (1°C)
Mar50.2°F (10°C)37°F (3°C)
Apr57.7°F (14°C)41.4°F (5°C)
May64°F (18°C)47.5°F (9°C)
Jun68.5°F (20°C)52.3°F (11°C)
Jul72.5°F (23°C)56.3°F (13°C)
Aug72.3°F (22°C)56.1°F (13°C)
Sep66.6°F (19°C)51.8°F (11°C)
Oct58.5°F (15°C)45.9°F (8°C)
Nov50°F (10°C)40.1°F (5°C)
Dec44.4°F (7°C)34.7°F (2°C)

Tips for visiting Amsterdam

  • Pay for Dutch trains, trams, buses and metro with a contactless bank card or phone via OVpay; you must tap in and tap out for each journey.
  • The NS train from Schiphol runs directly to Amsterdam Centraal with no reservation needed.
  • Book museum timeslots well ahead in summer, when queues and prices peak.
  • Pack waterproofs; spring weather can be unreliable.
  • Declare cash of EUR 10,000 or more when entering or leaving.

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled about 68.8 million passengers in 2025.

Do US citizens need a visa for Amsterdam?

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?

Summer is warmest and busiest, with higher accommodation prices. Spring and October are shoulder months with tulips, mild weather and lower prices; winter is cheapest but gray.

How do I get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the city centre?

NS train from Schiphol station to Amsterdam Centraal, about 10 trains per hour in the day, about 15 minutes, EUR 4.20.

Which US cities have nonstop flights to Amsterdam?

Among the cities we cover, Boston (about 7h 15m), Atlanta (about 8h 20m) and Seattle (about 10h 5m) have nonstop service to Amsterdam as of October 2026.

What currency is used in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam uses the euro (EUR).

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.

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