Traveling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lima Airport is 12 hours 30 minutes.
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, making Lima six hours behind Amsterdam.
Each week, there are seven Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lima Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, select the 09:55 KLM flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 11:40 with KLM.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your AMS to LIM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
KLM has direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lima Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Lima — and maybe even more of Peru if your schedule allows.
KLM is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier that offers AMS to LIM flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lima Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AMS and LIM include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Lima Airport (LIM)
Right now, $497 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lima Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $799. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from AMS to LIM, reserve your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lima Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from AMS to LIM is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lima Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights that depart Amsterdam Schiphol Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lima Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lima Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Lima Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and find adventure across Lima and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Lima Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lima Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Lima in March.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lima Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to LIM in August. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Peru
Lima is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Peru you'll want to see. Around 11 kilometers west of Lima, a trip to Callao will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
Trujillo is another well-known destination in Peru and is around 483 kilometers north-west of Lima. No journey is complete without seeing Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.