Traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Caracas's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Caracas five hours behind Amsterdam.
Give yourself enough time to catch your AMS to CCS flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between AMS and CCS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Right now, $438 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $711. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMS to CCS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Simon Bolivar International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from AMS to CCS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Simon Bolivar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's on-time performance, 67.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near AMS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Simon Bolivar International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CCS instead:
Pick up a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and discover Caracas and beyond with your own wheels. Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Simon Bolivar International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
Simon Bolivar International Airport to central Caracas has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometers away.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Simon Bolivar International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Caracas in February.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Simon Bolivar International Airport for April if you want to visit Caracas during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to CCS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Venezuela
Caracas has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Venezuela you'll want to see. Around 80 kilometers west of Caracas, a visit to Maracay will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like El Ejército Las Ballenas Park, Plaza Sucre del Estado Aragua and Otro Beta - La Pared.
Valencia is another standout destination in Venezuela and is around 129 kilometers west of Caracas. No journey is complete without visiting Museo de Arte Valencia, Plaza Bolivar and Basílica Catedral de Valencia.