Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is ten hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MEL to AMS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MEL and AMS include:
Dubai Airport
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
At the moment, 359 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. The best price for a return ticket is 720 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEL to AMS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to AMS.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Reserve a hotel near AMS if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to AMS in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Netherlands you should also see. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in Netherlands. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.