Traveling from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is five hours ahead of Hartford and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BDL to AMS flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bradley International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BDL and AMS include:
Dublin Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
AED 1,344 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bradley International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts from AED 2,872. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BDL to AMS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from BDL to AMS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bradley International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bradley International Airport (BDL)
You'll find BDL at Schoephoester Road.
80.22% of flights departing from Bradley International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of BDL.
Central Hartford to Bradley International Airport is around 24 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BDL? If you're catching an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Consider booking a hotel near AMS if you're catching a late Bradley International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometers away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bradley International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to visit Amsterdam. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Bradley International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BDL to AMS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many cities in Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometers away to the south-west, top sights here include Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another standout destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometers south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without seeing Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.