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Flight deals from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $899. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Amsterdam.$740 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $740, select.
Amsterdam.$892 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $892, select.
Amsterdam.$892 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $892, select.
Amsterdam.$898 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $898, select.
Amsterdam.$899 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $899, select.
Amsterdam.$899 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $899, select.
Amsterdam.$899 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $899, select.
Amsterdam.$902 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $902, select.
Amsterdam.$903 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $903, select.
Amsterdam.$905 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $905, select.
Amsterdam.$920 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $920, select.
Amsterdam.$941 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $941, select.
Amsterdam.$987 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $987, select.
Amsterdam.$988 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $988, select.
Amsterdam.$988 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $988, select.
Amsterdam.$992 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $992, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol flights are currently cheapest in November.
Apr
from $903
May
from $899
Jun
from $899
Jul
from $1,247
Aug
from $1,134
Sep
from $898
Oct
from $987
Nov
from $892
Dec
from $1,276
Jan
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Feb
from $1,084
Mar
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Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol: Alternative routes

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Amsterdam Schiphol

11km from central Amsterdam
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Colombo to Amsterdam: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$740
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol is $740. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol. But we found flights with one stop from $740.
As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Colombo and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Amsterdam is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Amsterdam Schiphol is Etihad Airways .

Travelling from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know

  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to AMS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.

  • Popular months like February or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Colombo to AMS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:

  • When it comes to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • At the moment, $548 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $740. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Colombo to AMS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • Affordable Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Colombo to AMS by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), while August is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in a Colombo to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).

More about Amsterdam

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Amsterdam right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:

  • Your Amsterdam trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.

Explore more of the Netherlands

  • Amsterdam will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam, a trip to Eindhoven will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in the Netherlands, consider Groningen, roughly 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza are highlights.

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