Traveling from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Houston has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flying out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
The average time for a direct flight from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 9 hours 26 minutes.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
The busiest route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with 20 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAH to AMS is the 15:20 KLM option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 17:20 with United.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Houston to AMS. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can hop on a direct flight from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
You can book a direct flight from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport with KLM. This popular airline operates departures from IAH.
We make it simple to find a flight from Houston to AMS with a stopover. To see your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between IAH and AMS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
IAH is approximately 27 kilometers from the center of Houston. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveler tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Need a handy hotel close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Planning to leave from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)? You can book a direct flight from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) departing from this busy hub.
United offers direct flights from Houston to AMS leaving from HOU. Book your favorite aisle seat and reach your destination in one go.
Break up your flight from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between William P. Hobby Airport and AMS include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
HOU is around 19 kilometers from central Houston. It'll take 22 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Houston to AMS? Unwind in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Book a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is approximately 23 kilometers away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
$295 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport. Return flights start from $571. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Houston to AMS.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport by traveling in June. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Amsterdam. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Amsterdam. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Houston to AMS sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 24ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Amsterdam
After locking in your flight from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are top sights which should be on every Amsterdam itinerary.
Complete your Amsterdam trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Houston to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Amsterdam. Explore the offers and instantly compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
