Flying from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Shanghai. Explore your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when organising your flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Around 13 hours 9 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam.
With 18 direct flights a week between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the busiest route. KLM operates the earliest flight at 11:15. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from PVG to AMS is with KLM at 12:40.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Shanghai to AMS. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You can hop on a direct flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
You'll find a direct flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport with China Eastern. This well-known airline offers services from PVG.
We make it simple to book a flight from Shanghai to AMS with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between PVG and AMS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
From central Shanghai, PVG is approximately 56 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Need a handy hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)? Check out the fares flying out of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, browse these options when setting off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
SHA is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 21 minutes or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Shanghai to AMS? Check in to a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Book a hotel near AMS if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 23 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport is ر.ق. 905. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,843. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
9 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to score cheap tickets from Shanghai to AMS.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices fall. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from Shanghai to AMS.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Amsterdam. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Shanghai to AMS in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Amsterdam to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Rijksmuseum.
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Get behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Amsterdam and explore at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted providers in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
