Travelling from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Alicante and Amsterdam share the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from 40 weekly Alicante Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Vueling is the earliest available. Transavia operates the last service of the day at 23:45.
To ensure you catch your ALC to AMS flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Alicante Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. When you're ready to start your Amsterdam holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of the Netherlands:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Vueling.
Vueling is a leader in on-time performance for ALC to AMS flights, with 81.44% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ALC and AMS:
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Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
79% of flights that leave from Alicante Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Alicante Airport from central Alicante, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near ALC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Alicante Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're coming in on a late Alicante Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Pick up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Amsterdam in February.
Book your flight from Alicante Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you want to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALC to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the Netherlands, head for The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are key reasons to visit.