Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Paris and Amsterdam are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are 101 Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. To take off as early as possible, jump on the 07:10 Air France flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:35 with KLM.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CDG to AMS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Air France is your gateway to discovering Amsterdam (and maybe even some other great corners of Netherlands!). Check out the direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offered by this popular airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air France.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for CDG to AMS flights is KLM.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between CDG and AMS:
Luxembourg Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
AED 284 is currently the best price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts at AED 726. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CDG to AMS.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CDG:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're landing on a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near AMS:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and explore Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometers from the center of Amsterdam. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to visit Amsterdam. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CDG to AMS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Netherlands waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometers south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another must-experience destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometers south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without experiencing Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
