Cheap flights Dublin to Amsterdam

November is the month when fares on this route tend to drop, so if your dates are flexible, aim for late autumn. Spring and summer bring the heaviest demand, with school holidays, Easter and the Christmas run all pushing it up. Midweek departures, Tuesday to Thursday, are usually calmer and cheaper than Friday evenings or Sunday nights. Amsterdam fills up around trade fairs and Dutch public holidays, and Dublin empties at the same times, so check both calendars before you pick a date.

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Emerald Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian International, British Airways, Norwegian, Air France and Pegasus all appear on this route, so you can pick between low-cost and full-service travel.

Ryanair, Norwegian and Pegasus keep the fare low and charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways, Air France and Scandinavian Airlines bundle more into the ticket, which matters if you are checking a bag.

Emerald Airlines feeds regional connections.

Some of these names sell connecting itineraries rather than direct seats, so read the flight details before you pay.

Amsterdam is served by Schiphol, the country's main gateway, and it sits a short train ride south of the city. Trains run from the station under the terminal to Amsterdam Centraal through the day, and that is the simplest way in. Taxis and ride-sharing pick-ups leave from outside Arrivals, and buses cover the same trip for less. Schiphol is a large airport with several piers, so check which one your flight uses and allow time for passport control. If you land late, note that trains thin out overnight.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Dutch

Emergency number

112, 911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+31

Internet domain

.nl

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Amsterdam

921 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Amsterdam)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm your baggage allowance before you pay, because low-cost fares on this route often include a cabin bag only.
• Check whether your ticket is a direct flight or a connection sold on separate tickets, since a missed link is your problem.
• Bring a valid passport or identity card accepted for entry to the Netherlands, and check the rules for your nationality.
• Book early for travel in the spring and summer peak, and look at November if your dates can move.
• Compare the total cost with a checked bag added, not just the headline fare, when weighing low-cost against full-service.
• Watch the departure time on Sunday evenings and Friday afternoons, when demand on both sides is high.