Flights from Sydney to Amsterdam

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Whether you’re seeking tulips in the spring, biking in the summer, a fall gondola ride or art galleries anytime, Amsterdam’s culture and history combine to create a destination for all kinds of travellers. Amsterdam is a location for every season, but it definitely attracts more tourists in the summer thanks to its numerous canals, parks, beaches and events. More than 300 festivals happen in the city every year! Plus, it’s easy to get around Amsterdam on foot or bicycle, especially in warm weather. Fly to Amsterdam in about a day with numerous airlines offering one-stop and two-stop flights out of Sydney.

Book your cheap flights from Sydney to Amsterdam with Webjet, and brush up on your know-how about the Dutch capital with these helpful travel tips

The best time to visit Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s tourist season kicks off in the spring with tulip season beginning mid-March and peaking in April. Hotel prices spike at the end of April due to Koningsdag, a national holiday celebrating the reigning king or queen with canal parades and parties in the city. Summer is the most popular time to visit Amsterdam as it offers the best weather for beaches, parks, outdoor cafes and canal rides. However, summer can be hot, humid and overly crowded. For cheap flights from Sydney to Amsterdam, try visiting from November to February. This is the Netherlands’ winter and it is often cold enough that the canals freeze over, making for a unique ice-skating experience.

Departing From Sydney

Travellers may fly direct from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS), the main airport serving the Netherlands. Flights from SYD to AMS are available through Qatar Airways, Jet Airways India, China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa, and more. Flight time is usually 23 to 30 hours with one-stop and two-stop flights.

Getting to Sydney Airport

Located only 8 kilometres from Sydney's CBD, Sydney Airport (SYD) is easily reached by car, bus or train. Catch one of the T8 Airport & South bus services, departing from Central Station and running to the airport's terminals. It is only $5.60 AUD for the one-way fare. Prefer a train? Jump onto the Airport Link train, which departs regularly from Museum, St James, Circular Quay, Town Hall, Wynyard and Central stations. This one-way fare is $18.70 AUD. Those taking a taxi or rideshare can expect to pay up to $55 AUD for the journey from the CBD. 

Parking at Sydney Airport

Book your Sydney Airport space in advance to save on your airport car parking.

Where to Park at Sydney Airport

Travellers flying international have four parking options:

• P7: A five-minute walk from the International Terminal. The cost is $61 AUD per day.
• Park & Fly: An unofficial, off-site lot next to the airport with a free shuttle provided. The cost is $177 AUD per week.
• Park on King: The farthest option, this lot is also unofficial and requires shuttle service. The cost is $117 AUD per week.

   

Arriving in Amsterdam

Travellers from Sydney will arrive at Schiphol Airport, also called Amsterdam Airport, which is the only international airport in the Netherlands.

How to Get from Schiphol Airport to Your Amsterdam Hotel or Accommodation

In light traffic, Schiphol Airport is just a 15- to 20-minute drive to Amsterdam’s city centre. A taxi ride will run about 39€ ($62 AUD). Taxis can be found outside the main entrance to arrivals or at the train station level. It always takes approximately 20 minutes from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal Station via train. Train fare is 5.40€ ($9 AUD) and trains run every 10 to 15 minutes between 6am and 1am. Services runs hourly outside those times.
Alternately, the Amsterdam Airport Express bus leaves the airport from platforms B15-19 every 10 to 15 minutes from 5:15am and 1am. The fare is 5€ ($8 AUD) and it runs direct to Museumplein, Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein. Bus service is less frequent on weekends.

Things to do in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is known as a pedestrian-friendly destination with a rich history and plenty of art galleries, museums, and architectural gems.
The city is encircled by a 17th-century canal belt that spans more than 100 kilometres. Visitors book onto guided boat tours to explore the 165 canals, 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. For those who prefer to stay on dry land, Vondelpark offers 47 hectares of urban greenspace and is a popular spot for biking, hiking, picnics, ball games and more. From the park, it’s not far to Museumplein, a public space that encompasses the city’s most popular art galleries: the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum.