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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam:

• Earliest: departs at 4:40 pm and lands at 2:11 am
• Latest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 3:21 am.

The flight takes about 9h 31m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam takes 9h 31m, covering 12,395 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam range from C$ 1,006 to C$ 1,494, with an average of C$ 1,215 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,006 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 7% below the route average of C$ 1,215. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 963 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to C$ 1,432 for direct.

KLM is the only airline operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 91–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 594, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 58m.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam most commonly connect through:

• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,143 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 1,275, a difference of C$ 132.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only KLM operates flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Amsterdam.

Flying via Edmonton (YEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 37m, compared with 12h 32m via Calgary (YYC) and 12h 46m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam flights:

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

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

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

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

Take the Connexxion Amsterdam Airport Express bus 397 that leaves the airport every 15min. A one-way ticket costs € 6,50 (about C$ 9.74) and you can buy it online. Another option that takes you from the airport straight to the doorstep of your hotel is the Connexxion Schiphol Hotel Shuttle, with a one-ticket starting at € 17,50 (around C$ 26.23).

You can catch a taxi outside the terminal, near the exit. Make sure your taxi is a licensed one by looking for the blue license plates. Licensed taxis are metred and give you a receipt at the end of your trip. A ride takes about 30min to the city centre and costs, on average, between € 40 and € 60 (C$ 59.95 to C$ 89.92) depending on the traffic and time of day.

A one-way ticket in second class costs € 4,50 (about C$ 6.74), and you can purchase it online or at the yellow ticket machines in the airport’s terminal building. The trip takes about 14 to 17min, and the final stop is at the Amsterdam Central Station.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport offers a VIP service for € 330 (around C$ 495) for one passenger and € 150 (approximately C$ 225) for each additional passenger. This service must be booked in advance and includes all baggage handling, passport formalities, transportation and access to a private lounge.

At the Schiphol Plaza, the public area of the airport, you’ll find dozens of restaurants and cafes where you can grab a bite before heading into Amsterdam. These include Burger King, DUTCH & Delicious, Grand Café Plaza, Starbucks, HEMA food, Happy Seafood, Hello Goodbye Bar, La Place, Leon and Pizza per Tutti!