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Amsterdam

Schiphol

EHAM
944
Flights/Day
13:22
Local Time
Amsterdam
Timezone
-11ft
Elevation
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About Schiphol

Amsterdam Schiphol faces North Sea crosswinds that regularly challenge landings. Six runways allow flexible wind direction operations.

Is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport turbulent?

Schiphol's location near the North Sea exposes it to strong crosswinds that regularly challenge pilots during landing. The flat Dutch terrain offers no wind protection, and storms rolling in from the Atlantic can bring gusty conditions. Winter gales can reach 60 mph, occasionally forcing aircraft to divert. The airport's six runways help maintain operations by allowing flexible wind direction assignments.

  • Crosswinds frequently require runway changes throughout the day
  • Winter gales can bring gusts up to 60 mph
  • Low visibility from fog reduces required aircraft spacing
Why are Schiphol landings sometimes bumpy?

The airport sits in an open coastal plain with no terrain to break up North Sea winds. When strong crosswinds develop, pilots must crab into the wind and straighten just before touchdown, which passengers feel as a last-second swerve. The six-runway configuration helps, but during intense storms even the best-aligned runway may have challenging crosswind components.

When is the smoothest time to fly from Amsterdam?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September) typically offer the calmest conditions. Winter months bring the most challenging weather with Atlantic storms and fog. Summer is generally pleasant but afternoon thunderstorms occasionally develop. Morning flights year-round face fewer weather disruptions than evening departures.

Is turbulence at Amsterdam dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Amsterdam?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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boeing 737-8k2
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airbus a320-251n
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boeing 737 max 8
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airbus a321-252nx
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boeing 737-8k2
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airbus a321-252nx
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boeing 737-8k2
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14:30
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embraer e190lr
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14:35
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boeing 737-8k2
14:35
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GA GA89
boeing 777-3u3(er)
14:35
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boeing 737-8k2
14:40
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boeing 737 max 8-200
14:40
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airbus a320-214
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boeing 737-7k2
14:45
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airbus a321-251nx
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embraer e175std
14:45
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AMS TFS
HV HV6671
airbus a321-251nx
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Local
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LH LH993
airbus a319-114
14:45
Local
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BA BA437
airbus a321-251nx
14:45
Local
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TK TK1958
14:45
Local
AMS PTY
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boeing 787-10 dreamliner
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Local
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airbus a330-303
14:50
Local
AMS HER
HV HV6871
boeing 737-8k2
14:50
Local
AMS MAN
U2 U27851
airbus a319-111
14:50
Local
AMS DEL
KL KL869
boeing 777-206(er)
14:50
Local
AMS DWC
KL KL9441
14:55
Local
AMS DTW
DL DL137
airbus a330-302
14:55
Local
AMS LGW
U2 U28682
airbus a319-111
14:55
Local
AMS AGP
FR FR2335
boeing 737 max 8-200
14:55
Local
AMS LTN
U2 U22518
airbus a320-251n
14:55
Local
AMS CPH
SK SK548
airbus a319-131
14:55
Local
AMS CDG
AF AF1741
airbus a220-300
14:55
Local
AMS LYS
AF AF1797
embraer e190std
15:00
Local
AMS BCN
VY VY8305
airbus a321-231
15:00
Local
AMS KRK
KL KL1327
embraer e195-e2
15:05
Local
AMS GOT
KL KL1235
boeing 737-8k2
15:05
Local
AMS KRK
KL KL1327
embraer e190std
15:05
Local
AMS SVG
KL KL1181
embraer e195-e2
15:05
Local
AMS NTE
AF AF1423
embraer e190lr
15:05
Local
AMS DOH
QR QR274
boeing 777-3dz(er)
15:05
Local
AMS DUB
FR FR3103
boeing 737-8as
15:10
Local
AMS VCE
KL KL1633
boeing 737-7k2
15:10
Local
AMS AGA
HV HV6491
boeing 737-8k2
15:10
Local
AMS BGO
KL KL1169
boeing 737-8k2
15:15
Local
AMS CPH
KL KL1273
airbus a321-252nx
15:15
Local
AMS CAI
MS MS758
airbus a321-251nx
15:15
Local
AMS ALC
HV HV6145
boeing 737-82r
15:15
Local
AMS GVA
KL KL1935
boeing 737-8k2
15:15
Local
AMS MPL
AF AF1459
embraer e190std
15:15
Local
AMS LPI
KL KL1245
embraer e190std
15:15
Local
AMS ZRH
LX LX729
airbus a320-214
15:20
Local
AMS FRA
UC UC1504
15:20
Local
AMS LPI
KL KL1245
embraer e175std
15:20
Local
AMS MUC
KL KL1855
boeing 737-8k2
15:20
Local
AMS ZRH
KL KL1923
boeing 737-8k2
15:20
Local
AMS JED
SV SV214
boeing 787-10 dreamliner
15:20
Local
AMS AMM
RJ RJ152
airbus a320-271n