Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Cologne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CGN to AMS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CGN and AMS include:
Stansted Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
At the moment, $113 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. The best price for a return ticket is $373. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CGN to AMS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Picking up cheap flights from CGN to AMS is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Cologne Bonn Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CGN? If you've booked an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're landing on a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near AMS:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To escape the crowds, visit Amsterdam in January.
Book your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGN to AMS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands. Experience major highlights starting with Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
