Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
9 hours 26 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Amsterdam is 6 hours ahead of Houston and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol start at 09:40 — the first with KLM. The latest departure is the 17:20 service with United Airlines. Overall, there are 20 weekly services between IAH and AMS.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Amsterdam (and then seeing more of Netherlands!) is a breeze with KLM. This popular airline runs direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
If you'd like to break up your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the IAH - AMS route include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is C$363. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$818. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap flight tickets from IAH to AMS by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
Got an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near IAH:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Book a hotel near AMS if you're taking a late flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres from the center of Amsterdam. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 23 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the most popular month to visit Amsterdam. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you'd like to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 24ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from IAH to AMS in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Amsterdam
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Amsterdam right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from IAH to AMS:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are among the things you can't miss in Amsterdam.
Complete your Amsterdam trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Amsterdam.