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Flights to Amsterdam in 2025

Find the latest flights to Amsterdam in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Return from

R11 333

One-way from

R6 425

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 599
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 30/1-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
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Cheapest flights to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Thu 30/123:55JNB - AMS
1 stop23h 30mSWISS
Wed 12/215:15AMS - JNB
1 stop18h 10mSWISS
Deal found 19/1R11 333
Tue 4/221:05JNB - AMS
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/214:40AMS - JNB
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R11 745
Thu 23/119:40JNB - AMS
1 stop17h 00mAir France
Wed 5/213:55AMS - JNB
1 stop18h 30mAir France
Deal found 19/1R11 876
Tue 11/310:10JNB - AMS
1 stop23h 25mLufthansa
Tue 25/318:35AMS - JNB
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 19/1R11 970
Wed 5/319:05JNB - AMS
1 stop16h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/311:55AMS - JNB
1 stop21h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1R12 419
Tue 1/421:15JNB - AMS
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 23/615:40AMS - JNB
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/1R12 756
Thu 6/314:35JNB - AMS
2 stops19h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/317:30AMS - JNB
2 stops25h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R12 775
Mon 20/120:00JNB - AMS
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 2/222:20AMS - JNB
1 stop16h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/1R13 000
Thu 23/123:55JNB - AMS
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Wed 5/210:10AMS - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mKLM
Deal found 19/1R13 768
Mon 10/317:15JNB - AMS
2 stops44h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 12/319:35AMS - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/1R14 049
Thu 23/119:35JNB - AMS
2 stops24h 40mAustrian Airlines
Wed 5/210:00AMS - JNB
2 stops22h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 19/1R14 405
Wed 5/313:25JNB - AMS
1 stop31h 35mEmirates
Wed 12/322:00AMS - JNB
1 stop17h 35mEmirates
Deal found 19/1R15 847

Find flights to Amsterdam within your budget

Locate flights to Amsterdam that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 January 2025.

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JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

23:55-22:25

1 stop23h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 12/2

15:15-10:25

1 stop18h 10m

R11 333

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

21:05-13:45

1 stop17h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 10/2

14:40-9:55

1 stop18h 15m

R11 745

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

19:40-14:00

1 stop19h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 23/4

11:35-8:10

1 stop20h 35m

R11 876

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

10:10-8:35

1 stop23h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 30/3

18:30-8:35

1 stop14h 05m

R11 970

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

19:05-10:40

1 stop16h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 12/3

11:55-10:50

1 stop21h 55m

R12 419

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

21:15-14:10

1 stop16h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 23/6

15:40-7:00

1 stop15h 20m

R12 756

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

14:35-9:10

2 stops19h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 13/3

17:30-20:00

2 stops25h 30m

R12 775

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

23:55-10:10

Nonstop11h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 12/2

10:10-22:00

Nonstop10h 50m

R13 805

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

17:15-12:25

2 stops44h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 12/3

19:35-10:55

1 stop14h 20m

R14 049

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

13:25-20:00

1 stop31h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 12/3

22:00-16:35

1 stop17h 35m

R15 847

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Travel insights for flights to Amsterdam

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Amsterdam including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Amsterdam may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 34 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Amsterdam?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam takes 14 hours 57 minutes. Flights to Amsterdam from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Amsterdam should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Amsterdam

The most flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Amsterdam?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are KLM, Kenya Airways and British Airways.

KLM

KLM

From R702

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R624

British Airways

British Airways

From R710

Emirates

Emirates

From R715

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Amsterdam?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are SWISS, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 30.0 - 100.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Amsterdam. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Amsterdam. Reviews last updated 20 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa and Kenya Airways to Amsterdam by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 754 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 599 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Amsterdam climate

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What is good to know if travelling to Amsterdam?

  • If peddling your way through the city on a guided tour with a pint of lager is something you’d like to do on your trip to Amsterdam, then do it. It comes highly recommended.
  • For visitors who are up for outdoor fun, biking through the city is a great way to have an authentic lifestyle experience in Amsterdam. Bike hire outlets abound so find your ride and start exploring.
  • After booking plane tickets to Amsterdam, you may want to do some research on its cultural attractions. The city is home to the Van Gogh Museum which has the biggest collection of his paintings in the world as well as sketches and letters written by him.
  • The Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace) in Amsterdam is one of three palaces in the Netherlands. The luxury of its elaborate style and furnishings makes it one of the city’s most popular attractions.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Amsterdam?

    If you book a flight to Amsterdam, you will be flying into Schiphol, which is the city’s only airport. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is located 11,4 km from the centre of Amsterdam. There are 3 flights from Johannesburg to Schiphol per day from 15 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Amsterdam if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Amsterdam on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Amsterdam?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Amsterdam.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Amsterdam?

    Amsterdam Schiphol is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Amsterdam. One-way flights to Amsterdam Schiphol typically cost R616, while return flights cost around R2 568.

  • How much is a return flight to Amsterdam?

    A return flight to Amsterdam will typically cost around R2 857, however they can be found for as little as R137.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Amsterdam depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Amsterdam, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Amsterdam Schiphol have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Amsterdam Schiphol can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Amsterdam Schiphol?

    Yes. Amsterdam Schiphol has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. YOTELAIR Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the closest property to Amsterdam Schiphol (0,0 km away from Amsterdam Schiphol).

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