Travelling from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Geneva Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Geneva.
Take your pick of 47 weekly Geneva Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 20:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GVA 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.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
KLM is your ticket to exploring Amsterdam (and maybe even some other great corners of the Netherlands!). Browse the direct flights from Geneva Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with KLM on this route.
KLM ranks as the leading on-time carrier for GVA to AMS flights, with 81.04% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Geneva Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between GVA and AMS:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Zurich Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
$65 is currently the best price for a one-way Geneva Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. A return flight starts at $208. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from GVA to AMS by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Geneva Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Geneva Airport (GVA)
77% of flights leaving from Geneva Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Geneva Airport from central Geneva, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near GVA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Geneva Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Book a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late Geneva Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab 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 popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Geneva Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Amsterdam in February.
Lock in your flight from Geneva Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you'd like to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GVA to AMS in February. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the Netherlands, consider The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are key reasons to visit.