Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai Airport is 6 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Each week, there are 79 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, pick the 06:30 Transavia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:00 with Emirates.
Your AMS to DXB flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Dubai (and then other corners of United Arab Emirates) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with Emirates on this route.
Transavia is the most punctual carrier that operates AMS to DXB flights. An impressive 94.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and DXB:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
$234 is the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai Airport flight. A return flight starts at $514. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMS to DXB, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from AMS to DXB is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the departures from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% land on time at their destination.
To get to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near AMS. Whether you have an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Follow your own route with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and experience more of Dubai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Dubai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dubai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to DXB sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Abu Dhabi is another sought-after destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No journey is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.