Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is Rio de Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) departing from here.
Around 11 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam.
The busiest route is from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Take your pick of 7 direct services every week. KLM operates a 8:50pm departure between GIG and AMS.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to AMS, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Reach your destination without the detour from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) operate from here.
KLM is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport leaving from GIG.
KLM is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from GIG to AMS.
KLM leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 91.67% of services landing as scheduled.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to AMS departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart GIG arrive at their destination without delay.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to AMS flight:
79% of all departures from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near AMS:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is $509. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,170. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to AMS, book your ticket six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for landing cheap Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to AMS.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Plan your visit to Amsterdam in January for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Rio de Janeiro to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of things to do in Amsterdam when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Van Gogh Museum followed by Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam, Groningen is another essential stop in the Netherlands. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.



