Question 1

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Amsterdam?

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Finding the right flight to Amsterdam is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Amsterdam quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Question 2

Can I find flights to Amsterdam with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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Yes. All flights to Amsterdam on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to Amsterdam?

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momondo helps you find the best flight to Amsterdam by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

Question 4

I’m not ready to book a flight to Amsterdam right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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If you are not ready to book a flight to Amsterdam now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Amsterdam and let you know when they change.

Question 5

How far in advance should I book a flight to Amsterdam?

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We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to Amsterdam 78 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Amsterdam for R12 832.

Question 6

Is there an alternative airport near Amsterdam?

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Those flying to Amsterdam could potentially find better pricing at Rotterdam The Hague Airport (56 km from Amsterdam city centre), Eindhoven Airport (108 km from Amsterdam city centre) or Groningen Eelde Airport (140 km from Amsterdam city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Question 7

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Amsterdam?

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You can find deals at Eindhoven Airport for R1 511 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Question 8

Which airlines fly to Amsterdam?

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For flights from South Africa to Amsterdam, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa and Emirates. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.

Question 9

Emirates Flights to Amsterdam

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Emirates will jet to Amsterdam around 14 times in an average week. Where you fly from will dictate what kind of deals you can get for Emirates, but prices as low as R11 929 have been found from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam. Emirates has scored 8,1/10 in momondo user reviews.

Question 10

SWISS Flights to Amsterdam

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Another popular choice for flights to Amsterdam is SWISS (7,6/10, 1 869 reviews). Most SWISS flights landing in Amsterdam will be arriving from Zurich, but there are 12 SWISS flights to Amsterdam from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best SWISS deal found on momondo this week was R9 417 (Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam, return).

Question 11

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?

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Prices for flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

Question 12

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?

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As of February 2026, there are 19 operators available to choose from for flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Question 13

How old do you have to be to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?

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Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Question 14

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?

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The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Question 15

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Amsterdam?

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R999 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Amsterdam. This flight is from Milan and is 61% cheaper than most flights to Amsterdam. To find the cheapest price to Amsterdam from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam?

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The cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 435, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Amsterdam in February, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 754.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Amsterdam?

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The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Amsterdam is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R14 557. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Amsterdam on Saturday is R15 791.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Amsterdam from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Amsterdam for around R12 832 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Amsterdam from South Africa for as low as R12 439 on momondo.

Question 19

How long does it take to fly to Amsterdam?

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Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Amsterdam you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Amsterdam Schiphol takes 11h 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol takes 11h 30m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO AMSTERDAM FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	February	11% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Amsterdam costs on average just R11 435 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO AMSTERDAM FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	August	14% more expensive	It costs about R14 748 for flights to Amsterdam from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO AMSTERDAM FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	262% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Amsterdam from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Best One-Way Price	R5 606
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 444
Fastest flight time	17h 15m
Popular in	August

R5 606 Cheap flights to Amsterdam

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