Traveling from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Tokyo. Check out your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when organizing your flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours behind Tokyo.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Tokyo to AMS.
Traveling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Tokyo to AMS with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between HND and AMS include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
HND is about 16 kilometers from central Tokyo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Haneda Airport:
Of all flights leaving Haneda Airport, 73.52% arrive on time at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider flying out of Narita International Airport (NRT). You can book a direct Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) plane ticket with departures from here.
From NRT, direct flights from Tokyo to AMS are available with KLM.
On the NRT to AMS route, KLM is the favorite choice for most passengers.
KLM is the most reliable carrier flying between Narita International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, with 73.77% of its services landing on time.
Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, check out these options when departing from Narita International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
NRT is around 64 kilometers from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city center.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Tokyo to AMS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Narita International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70.53%.
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amsterdam and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 13 kilometers from central Amsterdam. The time it takes to get there in a car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Right now, $338 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The cheapest price for a return flight is $568. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tokyo to AMS.
The best month for finding cheap Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The best time to fly from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). June is the busiest month to visit Amsterdam. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to AMS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Amsterdam when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Rijksmuseum followed by Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many cities in the Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've seen Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometers away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
Groningen is another essential stop in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometers north-east of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without dropping by Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza.