Travelling from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) leaving from here.
Book a direct Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Montreal. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam.
The busiest route is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). You can pick from 9 direct services each week. KLM operates a 6:50pm departure between YUL and AMS.
To ensure you catch your flight from Montreal to AMS, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Get to your destination in one go from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Nonstop flights from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of YUL, you can take a direct flight from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with KLM.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with KLM between YUL and AMS.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is KLM.
YUL is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
64.89% of flights taking off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
You can reach YHU from the centre of Montreal in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Montreal to AMS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport:
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late flight from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Select one of these options and call it a night faster:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
The centre of Amsterdam is about 13 kilometres from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is ر.ق. 1,012. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,849. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Montreal to AMS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
February is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), while June is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your Montreal to AMS flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Amsterdam right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Montreal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Amsterdam travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other parts of the Netherlands. Travel around 113 kilometres south-east to Eindhoven to tick off its top attractions. From Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path to Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam, Groningen is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. Experience major highlights starting with Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza.
