Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 7 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Flights from PHL to AMS start from 18:30 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 22:05 with American Airlines. Overall, there are ten weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
Your PHL to AMS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PHL to AMS flights, with 88.0% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PHL and AMS include:
Dublin Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is $335. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $673. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PHL to AMS, reserve your trip five months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of the flights that depart from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near PHL. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to AMS if you're taking a late Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amsterdam and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks in advance.
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 driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the most popular month to head to Amsterdam. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you'd like to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PHL to AMS in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Netherlands just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without dropping by Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
