Traveling from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Tokyo. Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) departing from here.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is eight hours behind Tokyo. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tokyo 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.
Flying during a popular month such as March? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Tokyo to AMS departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 19 kilometers from the center of Tokyo, HND can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Planning to leave from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)? Direct Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from Tokyo to AMS with KLM. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of NRT.
On the NRT to AMS route, KLM is the go-to airline for most travelers.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Your best bet is KLM. 82.26% of its flights between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport arrive on schedule.
Break up your flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Tokyo Narita International Airport and AMS include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
You can arrive at NRT from central Tokyo in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 56 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Tokyo to AMS flight? Check in to a hotel near Tokyo Narita International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
73% of flights leaving Tokyo Narita International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometers from the center of Amsterdam. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Currently, AED 1,128 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 2,061. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tokyo to AMS.
Organize your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Amsterdam. September is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Tokyo to AMS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amsterdam
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Amsterdam when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Van Gogh Museum followed by Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many cities in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometers away to the southeast, its top attractions include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Groningen is another sought-after destination in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometers northeast of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without experiencing Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.
