Flying from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
Bangkok has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Expect to be travelling for 12 hours 25 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is six hours behind Bangkok. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the most popular route, with 10 direct services every week. You can get from BKK to AMS on EVA Air's 11:50am flight.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to AMS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Take the express route from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) operate from here.
When taking off from BKK, you can catch a direct flight from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with KLM.
Most passengers choose to book seats with KLM between BKK and AMS.
With a dependable 96.15% of services landing on schedule, EVA Air is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Bangkok to AMS with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BKK and AMS include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
BKK is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and AMS include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 27 kms (17 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Bangkok to AMS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Grab an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam is around 8 miles. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
£165 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Return flights start at £387. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to AMS, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Visit Amsterdam in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Bangkok to AMS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, explore our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum are must-do's during your Amsterdam adventure.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands you should also see. Around 113 kms (70 miles) south-east of Amsterdam, a visit to Eindhoven will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
If there's time to check out another side of the Netherlands, head for Groningen, about 161 kms (100 miles) north-east of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza are among the biggest draws.
