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Sun, Oct 25
Des Moines DSMAmsterdam AMS
£305
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Des Moines DSMAmsterdam AMS
£315
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Mon, Oct 19
Des Moines DSMAmsterdam AMS
£336
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£348
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£352
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How much do flights to Amsterdam cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£305

Cheapest round-trip

£741

Average round-trip

£951

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Amsterdam airport to the city center

Fastest option: NS Train direct to Amsterdam Centraal. Best value: Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express).

Amsterdam is served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), one of Europe's busiest airports, located 15 km southwest of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including direct trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The NS train offers the fastest connection to Amsterdam Centraal station, while budget travelers often choose the Amsterdam Airport Express bus. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

15-18 min

€5 – €6; single ticket; OV-chipkaart available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to city center

25-35 min

€7 – €8; single ticket; return available

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Museumplein

30-45 min

€7 – €8; night service fare

hourly overnight (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

20-40 min

€40 – €55; fixed fare to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

€30 – €50; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

€50 – €80; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

25-45 min

€35 – €80; per day; parking extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond Amsterdam

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • OV-chipkaart is the Dutch public transport smart card, valid on trains, buses, trams, and metro.
  • Official Schiphol taxis operate fixed fares to Amsterdam city center zones.
  • Parking in central Amsterdam is limited and expensive; consider public transport if staying in the city.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Amsterdam

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Average flights per week
210
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht - Anne Frank Huis - Flevopolder - IJsselmonde - Rijksmuseum - Van Gogh Museum - Voorne-Putten - Windmill Complex at Kinderdijk

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Amsterdam

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
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KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Aer LingusEINEINo
Air FranceAFRAFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Amsterdam

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C2°C
February6°C2°C
March10°C3°C
April13°C6°C
May16°C9°C
June20°C12°C
July21°C14°C
August22°C14°C
September19°C12°C
October14°C9°C
November10°C6°C
December7°C3°C
Hottest Month
22°C
August
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
5
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
77%
14°C10°C
18 Oct
60%
12°C6°C
Monday
12 Oct
16°C7°C
19 Oct
14°C7°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
67%
17°C10°C
20 Oct
14°C5°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
14%
18°C11°C
21 Oct
85%
13°C7°C
Thursday
15 Oct
20%
20°C10°C
22 Oct
75%
10°C6°C
Friday
16 Oct
42%
15°C12°C
23 Oct
57%
11°C5°C
Saturday
17 Oct
57%
15°C9°C
24 Oct
22%
9°C2°C
The most popular airlines for this route are KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and Air France. Des Moines and Amsterdam have 210 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Amsterdam, consider visiting Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, Anne Frank Huis, Flevopolder, IJsselmonde, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Voorne-Putten, and Windmill Complex at Kinderdijk.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.

What are the most popular routes to and from Amsterdam?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Amsterdam and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Glasgow, Birmingham, Madrid, Bucharest, Bristol, Lisbon, Belfast, Tel Aviv, Newcastle upon Tyne, Liverpool, Athens, Warsaw, Riga, Prague, Istanbul, Helsinki.

What airports are near Des Moines?

The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Waterloo Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway.

What airports are near Amsterdam?

The main airport in Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It is also served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Brussels, Düsseldorf International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi, Cologne Bonn Airport, Eindhoven, Dortmund, Weeze, Rotterdam The Hague, Lille.

Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Amsterdam?

Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Amsterdam with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet, Aer Lingus, Air France.

When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Amsterdam?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Amsterdam, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Des Moines and Amsterdam?

Traveling between Des Moines and Amsterdam, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Des Moines?

There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Waterloo Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway

How many airports are there near Amsterdam?

There are a number of airports in and around Amsterdam. The main one is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and other nearby airports include Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Brussels, Düsseldorf International Airport, Brussels South Charleroi, Cologne Bonn Airport, Eindhoven, Dortmund, Weeze, Rotterdam The Hague, Lille.

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