Why travel to Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is a sought-after destination, attracting visitors eager to discover its interesting blend of culture, famous canals, and vibrant nightlife. The capital of The Netherlands offers a myriad of things to see and do in any season.

When is the best time to travel to Amsterdam?

While Amsterdam is a destination that can be enjoyed and appreciated at any time of the year, certain highlights in the event calendar are not to be missed. Among those, Koningsdag is undoubtedly the most important. On 27th April, this national holiday honors and celebrates King Willem Alexander for his birthday. Another event of note is Bevrijdingsdag, which marks the end of the occupation of the country by Nazi Germany on 5th May. Spring is therefore the perfect season to discover what makes Amsterdam so exciting.

What do you need to know before you go to Amsterdam?

One of the things that may surprise visitors is the varied food scene in Amsterdam. Indeed, numerous restaurants in the Dutch capital serve cuisine by former colonies, including Indonesia, Surinam, and Netherland Antilles. Whereas the capital is rather expensive generally, especially in the tourist areas, prices in restaurants are sometimes cheaper than in the USA. Something else that is good to know is that there is a free ferry called "het pontje" starting from behind Centraal Station and crossing the IJ to NDSM, a former wharf turned into a cultural center.

Amsterdam: information about local accommodation and transport

After arrival in Amsterdam, several options are available to travel to the city. From the airport railway station, trains make the connection in 15 minutes for about 4 EUR, while bus 197 travels between the airport and Leidseplein in around 35 minutes. Also, cabs are available and cost approximately 50 EUR. Generally cabs are the most expensive choice to travel within Amsterdam, as 10-minute journeys cost around 15-20 EUR. Another option is to take public transport, either with single tram tickets, or with a 24h day pass. The latter costs about 8 EUR (approximately 3 EUR for children between 4-11).When it comes to accommodation, a wide range of options exist, including hostel rooms for around 20 EUR a night and hotels starting at about 45 EUR.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Orlando Amsterdam	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (LGW, LHR) BA2036, BA0438 15h 05min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (LHR, LGW) BA0423, BA2037 14h 50min	British Airways	?	$842
Orlando Amsterdam	Outbound 12/13/24 2 Stopovers (MIA, LHR) BA4876, BA1500, BA0440 17h 11min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (LHR, LGW) BA0423, BA2037 14h 50min	British Airways		$862
Orlando Amsterdam	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (LGW, LHR) BA2036, BA0442 20h 20min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (LHR, LGW) BA0423, BA2037 14h 50min	British Airways		$858

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Miami Amsterdam	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0954, SK0547 12h 40min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (CPH) SK6601, SK0953 16h 05min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$586
Miami Amsterdam	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0954, SK0547 12h 40min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (OSL, CPH) SK6683, SK1455, SK0953 17h 00min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$595
Miami Amsterdam	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0954, SK2551 31h 55min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (OSL, CPH) SK6683, SK1455, SK0953 17h 00min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$589

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Minneapolis Amsterdam	Outbound 12/13/24 2 Stopovers (ORD, DUB) EI7336, EI0124, EI0608 21h 11min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (DUB, ORD) EI0603, EI0125, EI7237 20h 09min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines	?	$908
Minneapolis Amsterdam Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 12/13/24 2 Stopovers (EWR, LGA, YYZ) SY0233, AC0715, AC0808 20h 08min	Return 12/31/24 3 Stopovers (WAW, ARN, KEF) LO0264, LO0453, FI0307, FI0657 34h 05min	Sun Country Airlines, Air Canada		$1,023
Best option Minneapolis Amsterdam	Outbound 12/13/24 2 Stopovers (BOS, CPH) SK3337, SK0928, SK2551 16h 35min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (CPH, EWR) SK6603, SK0909, SK3386 17h 44min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$941

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
New York Amsterdam	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0622, FI0500 10h 25min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0501, FI0623 11h 25min	Icelandair	?	$387
New York Amsterdam	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0622, FI0500 10h 25min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (KEF) FI0501, FI0623 11h 25min	Icelandair		$390
Best option New York Amsterdam	Outbound 01/25/25 direct LH7962 07h 10min	Return 02/08/25 direct LH7963 08h 25min	Lufthansa	?	$473

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Chicago O'Hare Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0124, EI0610 15h 55min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0605, EI0125 11h 35min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines		$498
Chicago O'Hare Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0124, EI0610 15h 55min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0605, EI0125 11h 35min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines		$505
Best option Chicago O'Hare Amsterdam	Outbound 02/19/25 direct LH9155 08h 25min	Return 03/10/25 direct LH9154 09h 25min	Lufthansa	?	$702

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	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Phoenix - Sky Harbor Amsterdam	Outbound 12/13/24 2 Stopovers (ORD, LHR) BA5461, BA1541, BA0446 16h 14min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (PHL) BA1626, BA5426 15h 32min	British Airways		$685
Phoenix - Sky Harbor Amsterdam	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (PHL) BA5471, BA1625 15h 29min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (LCY, LHR, LAX) BA8450, BA1609, BA4804 18h 53min	British Airways		$736
Phoenix - Sky Harbor Amsterdam	Outbound 12/13/24 2 Stopovers (ORD, LHR) BA5461, BA1541, BA0446 16h 14min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (LCY, LHR, LAX) BA8450, BA1609, BA4804 18h 53min	British Airways	?	$719