Flights from Dubai to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The city of Amsterdam is one of the most visited cities in Europe, thanks to its very relaxed lifestyle and its vast range of tourist attractions. Amsterdam is not a large city, and the city center can be easily explored on foot. There are plenty of museums in the city and you can take both canal tours and walking tours, learn more about the diamond trade, or pick up a pair of clogs or a souvenir to take home. No matter where you go in Amsterdam, there is something to see and do, even if you just relax in a café and watch the world go by.

Flying to Amsterdam

1. Which airports serve Dubai to Amsterdam?

Flights to Amsterdam from Dubai will depart from Dubai International Airport and land at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport. Dubai International Airport is the only international airport in Dubai – other airports are private or military.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Dubai to Amsterdam?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operate direct flights between Dubai and Amsterdam as does Emirates Airlines. Swiss International Air flies via Zurich and Qatar Airways flies via Doha.

3. How long is the flight?

Flight time between Dubai and Amsterdam is around 6 hours and thirty minutes for a direct flight. Indirect flights with connections can range from around 8 hours to over 18 hours. Amsterdam is just two hours behind Dubai.

4. Climate changes between Dubai and Amsterdam

The climate in Amsterdam is temperate and temperatures drop during the winter months, often to below 0°C, while in summer they can be more than 30°C when there is a heatwave. In Dubai, the temperatures are closer to 30°C all year round, and Dubai is far less likely to experience rain than Amsterdam.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The main language in Amsterdam is Dutch although most residents speak relatively good English. In Dubai the official language is Arabic. The currency in Amsterdam is the Euro while in Dubai it is the Dirham. Both cities offer a laid-back lifestyle.

Those with passports from Europe, Britain, Canada, US and Australia who plan to visit Amsterdam for less than 90 days for tourism purposes do not require a visa but do need at least three months additional validity remaining on their passport after their intended stay.

Amsterdam Information

One of the things that you cannot avoid seeing when you are in Amsterdam are the gabled houses that line the canals. If you are taking a canal boat tour, then your guide will be able to tell you more about the history of the more notable of them. You will be able to see one of the world’s narrowest houses and find out more about the history of the bridges that cross the canal.

Amsterdam is home to Anne Frank’s House, the building where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis. The house is now a museum dedicated to the life of the young writer and it is highly recommended for any tourist to the city.

There are also a number of galleries that house works by Dutch painters such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt and these can be found in throughout the city.