Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol take 2 hours 25 minutes. Amsterdam and Barcelona share the same timezone (UTC+1), which means you won't have to change your watch once you land.
You can choose from 117 weekly flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The 05:30 departure with Transavia is the earliest available from BCN to AMS. Transavia operates the last service of the day at 22:10 if early starts aren't your thing.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, so jetting off to Amsterdam (and then exploring more of Netherlands!) is easy. Popular carriers travelling between BCN and AMS include:
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the top stopovers between BCN and AMS:
EuroAirport Swiss
Geneve Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from BCN to AMS, check whether you need a visa to enter Netherlands. Travel document and visa requirements may differ and are updated often. To get the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
ر.ق. 119 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 433. These fares may change based on availability.
Book 10 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from BCN to AMS.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona, Barcelona-El Prat Airport can be reached in approximately 24 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 33 minutes.
Got an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Book a hotel near AMS if you have a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 3 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 14 ºC to 24 ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from BCN to AMS in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0 ºC and 9 ºC on average.
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip right by finding a fantastic stay. After booking your flight from BCN to AMS, explore our selection of hotel options including:
Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Amsterdam must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Rijksmuseum.
Complete your Amsterdam trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps 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.
