Cheap flights from Aberdeen to Amsterdam

November is the cheapest month for this route, and the weeks either side of it usually undercut the summer peak. Spring and early autumn balance daylight and price, while July and August bring the heaviest demand from both sides of the North Sea. Weekday departures generally cost less than Friday and Sunday flights, which weekenders and business travellers compete for. School breaks in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands push fares up, so plan those trips further ahead. If your dates are flexible, let the price calendar pick the week rather than fixing a date first.

Easyjet is the low-cost name you will see most often here, and it is the one to watch if you are travelling with hand luggage only. Full-service carriers such as KLM Cityhopper, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines also appear, with more usually included in the ticket. Aer Lingus, Loganair, Wider, Emerald Airlines and Cityjet show up as well, often on routings that connect through a hub instead of flying straight across. Direct flights do exist between Dyce and Schiphol, so filter for them if time matters more than fare. Compare what each fare includes before you decide, since a low headline can grow once bags and seats are added.

Your flight lands at Schiphol, the airport that serves Amsterdam and the main international gateway to the Netherlands. It lies outside the city, with a rail link and buses running into the centre, so you can reach your hotel without a taxi. Trains are usually the quickest way in when traffic builds on the roads, and they drop you close to the canal ring. If you are continuing elsewhere in the Netherlands, sort out your onward connection from the airport station before you land. The terminal is big, so allow time to find your platform, and keep an eye on the signs when you arrive late.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Dutch

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+31

Internet domain

.nl

Population of Amsterdam

921 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Amsterdam)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Aberdeen has one passenger airport, Dyce, so check that your departure is from there rather than assuming a choice.
• Confirm whether your fare is a direct flight or a connection, and how long the layover is if it connects.
• On low-cost tickets, add the cost of checked baggage and seat selection before you compare totals.
• If your connection is booked as separate tickets, you carry the risk of a missed onward flight.
• Check the entry rules and passport validity for the Netherlands before you book, not before you fly.
• November is the cheapest month here, so shift your dates if the fare looks high.