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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 745
Typical prices: C$ 955-C$ 1,470
Air Canada
Fri 9/11Fri 23/11
YYC - AMS • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 796
Typical prices: C$ 1,183-C$ 1,752
Delta
Mon 12/11Sun 25/11
YYC - AMS • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with KLM. Average duration is 8h 55m
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Most punctual • 92% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 889 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 12h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Calgary to Amsterdam (YYC-AMS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Calgary to Amsterdam

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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2:20 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.YYC  Calgary-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
11h 55m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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12:15 p.m. - 11:47 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YYC Calgary
19h 32m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 764Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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6:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.YYC  Calgary-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
20h 15m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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12:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YYC Calgary
40h 15m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Ottawa
C$ 766Air Canada
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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11:10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.YYC  Calgary-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
15h 05m2 stops Ottawa Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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12:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YYC Calgary
40h 15m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Ottawa
C$ 766Air Canada
Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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9:20 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.YYC  Calgary-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
16h 55m2 stops Winnipeg Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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7:30 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YYC Calgary
15h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
C$ 799Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
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4:20 p.m. - 8:25 a.m.YYC  Calgary-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
9h 05mdirect
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12:20 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YYC Calgary
10h 20mdirect
C$ 828Delta
Thu, 12 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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4:20 p.m. - 8:25 a.m.YYC  Calgary-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
8h 05mdirect
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12:20 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YYC Calgary
10h 20mdirect
C$ 830Delta
Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec
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2:15 p.m. - 10:20 a.m.YYC  Calgary-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
12h 05m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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12:35 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YYC Calgary
10h 00mdirect
C$ 837KLM
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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2:25 p.m. - 10:35 a.m.YYC  Calgary-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
12h 10m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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12:20 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YYC Calgary
10h 20mdirect
C$ 840KLM
Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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4:40 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.YYC  Calgary-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
12h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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2:55 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YYC Calgary
14h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 926Air Transat
Fri, 16 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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12:55 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.YYC  Calgary-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
16h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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2:55 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YYC Calgary
14h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 2,441Air Transat
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Calgary to Amsterdam flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Calgary to Amsterdam with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Calgary to Amsterdam?

Round-trip flights from Calgary to Amsterdam start at C$ 745. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 955 to C$ 1,470. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 745 on Air Canada.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Amsterdam?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Amsterdam and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 3% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Amsterdam?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Amsterdam at C$ 947 round-trip.
•December (C$ 1,658) and June (C$ 1,374) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 75% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Calgary to Amsterdam the cheapest?

Flights from Calgary to Amsterdam are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Calgary to Amsterdam

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on KLM and AMS

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd

Expert on YYC

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver (YVR). His favorite adventures include tracking polar bears in Nunavut and rafting over a waterfall in New Zealand. Lucas has written for the in-flight magazines of Delta, SAS, and Porter Airlines. He is also a National Geographic and Toronto Star contributor.

Key details for Calgary to Amsterdam flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 325
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
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Your Calgary to Amsterdam flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Are YYC and AMS accessible to persons with reduced mobility?

    Individuals with reduced mobility planning to board flights from YYC to AMS are well accommodated. Any place with staircases in these airports also offers elevators that facilitate the movements of these individuals. Other accessible amenities include wheelchairs at the terminals, call boxes, free accessible parking lots, and special assistants at some cost.

  • Are there any kid-friendly amenities on flights from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    travelling with your kid using flights from Calgary to Amsterdam will never be challenging. YYC features a kid-playing area at Spaceport on the third floor by the food court. It contains a space-themed panel with video game stations. Similarly, AMS features a kids' playground on the first floor of Lounge 2. Here, your child can climb into and play inside a real plane.

  • Which other cities can you visit after arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?

    Flights from Calgary to Amsterdam will give you a golden opportunity to navigate around the neighboring cities to Amsterdam after landing at AMS airport. Some cities you need to visit near Amsterdam before returning to Calgary for adventure include Rozenburg, Haarlemmermeer, Hoofddorp, and Aalsmeer. You can consider using AMS airport as your departure spot to get to these cities at an affordable price.

  • Where can I get car rentals after landing in Amsterdam?

    Once in Amsterdam via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, you should consider renting a car at the airport because it is hassle-free compared to renting from an off-site location. You will get your car rental at the Rental Car Center located at the Arrival Hall. You can rent a car from Budget, SIXT, Enterprise, Europcar, or Avis car rental agencies, which are all located here.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Calgary to Amsterdam flights?

    Among airlines operating Calgary to Amsterdam flights:

    • KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    Only KLM operates flights between Calgary and Amsterdam.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    Flights from Calgary to Amsterdam usually depart from Calgary (YYC) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Calgary to Amsterdam flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • KLM: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • WestJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Calgary to Amsterdam:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 889 round-trip via Edmonton (YEG), compared to C$ 1,424 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 105–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Calgary to Amsterdam pass through?

    One-stop flights from Calgary to Amsterdam most commonly connect through:

    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 34% of one-stop connections
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 32% of one-stop connections
    • Halifax Intl (YHZ) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) – 7% of one-stop connections

    Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Calgary to Amsterdam route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,096 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,234, a difference of C$ 138. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Calgary to Amsterdam route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 36 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Calgary to Amsterdam spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Calgary to Amsterdam flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Amsterdam?

    Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Amsterdam RAI, Rijksmuseum, and Van Gogh Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Calgary to Amsterdam:

    • Earliest: departs at 3:05 pm and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 4:35 pm and lands at 1:30 am.

    The flight takes about 8h 55m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Calgary to Amsterdam flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 8% above the route average of C$ 1,189. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from Calgary to Amsterdam take?

    A direct flight from Calgary to Amsterdam takes 8h 55m, covering 11,526 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Calgary to Amsterdam looking right now?

    One-way fares from Calgary to Amsterdam are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 997, which is 57% above the typical average for this route.

  • How does KLM's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Calgary to Amsterdam flights?

    KLM is the only airline operating Calgary to Amsterdam flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Calgary to Amsterdam?

    Flying via Edmonton (YEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 39m, compared with 12h 27m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 12h 30m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Calgary and Amsterdam?

    Amsterdam is 8 hours ahead of Calgary (Central European Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)?

    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 33 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Sixt
    • keddy by Europcar
    • Hertz

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Calgary to Amsterdam flight?

    Round-trip flights from Calgary to Amsterdam range from C$ 955 to C$ 1,470, with an average of C$ 1,189 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 955 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Calgary to Amsterdam flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average C$ 1,096 – about C$ 138 less than Friday (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 3 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Calgary to Amsterdam trip for October. Fares historically average C$ 947 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 711 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Edmonton Airport (YEG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 889 round-trip on this route – about C$ 535 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
    - Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center
  • Consider using Calgary International Airport (YYC) if you are planning to fly to Amsterdam from Calgary. This airport is about 18 kilometers from downtown Calgary, and it would only take approximately 15 minutes to get to the airport.
  • You should never panic if you have a flight from Calgary to Amsterdam through Calgary International Airport with your child. Consider getting a ticket from Delta Airlines, which features kids' amenities such as child restraint seats and an allowance for carry-on baby items such as booster seats, strollers, and car seats.
  • If you are in downtown Calgary and need to connect to Calgary International Airport, you need not worry. Consider using the Allied Downtown Shuttle, which will drop you at the Domestic Terminal and International Terminal. If in a rush, consider using a taxi, Uber, or rental car from downtown to the city center.
  • To catch up on the earliest flight from Calgary to Amsterdam, consider staying in one of the hotels close to the airport. For instance, consider getting a room at Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel located next to SpacePort Museum and opposite a bus stop on site at the airport.
  • If you were using Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) as your arrival destination in Amsterdam from Calgary and arrive late at night, you need not worry about finding a nearby place to stay. You can check inat the Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport on-site hotel occupying a modern building.

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Find which airlines fly direct from Calgary Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Calgary to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

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Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

KLM

Sunday

KLM

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Direct returns

Amsterdam Schiphol to Calgary

Monday

KLM

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Tuesday

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KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

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Saturday

KLM

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Sunday

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