Flights from Heraklion to Amsterdam

December brings lower prices when you search for this connection. Weather at Schiphol grows colder while daylight shrinks, but that seasonal shift also moves fares downward.

Weekday departures tend to cost less than weekend flights. Booking several weeks ahead usually yields better rates than last-minute searches. School holidays and Christmas period see higher demand on both ends of the journey.

Some carriers operate this route as low-cost services while others provide full-service connections.

Transavia Airlines, Easyjet, Volotea and Arkefly run budget options with basic fare structures. Air Serbia, Sky Express, Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines, Vueling Airlines and ITA Airways offer different service levels depending on ticket class.

Direct flights connect Heraklion to Amsterdam without stops. One-stop routes require transfers through other airports.

Landing at Schiphol late in the evening means you will need ground transport options that run after midnight.

The airport sits about twenty kilometres from central Amsterdam. Trains, buses and taxis serve different budget ranges and schedules. Night services may have reduced frequency compared to daytime departures.

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

• Verify whether your ticket includes a connection or direct flight before booking separate segments.
• Check baggage allowances on low-cost carriers as these differ significantly between airlines.
• Confirm documents needed for entry into the Netherlands depending on your nationality.
• Review arrival times at Schiphol against your onward transport schedule.
• Consider weather conditions in Amsterdam during your travel dates.