Flying from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam five hours ahead of Grand Rapids.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your GRR to AMS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between GRR and AMS include:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is AED 1,450. A return ticket is currently AED 2,963. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GRR to AMS if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from GRR to AMS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
GRR is located at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
Of all flights departing from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, 72.98% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Gerald R. Ford International Airport from central Grand Rapids, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to GRR:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Book a hotel close to AMS if you're on a late Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometers from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To skip the crowds, go to Amsterdam in January.
Book your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRR to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Netherlands just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometers south-west of Amsterdam, a trip to Rotterdam will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometers south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another essential stop in Netherlands. Start your sightseeing at Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
