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Amsterdam

Schiphol

EHAM
832
Flights/Day
11:01
Local Time
Amsterdam
Timezone
-11ft
Elevation
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VFR
18°C
Mostly Cloudy • 10kt • 1016.00"
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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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SIN 12:15 Local -- Forecast
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Easyjet
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Local
AMS NCE
U27953
11:05
Local
AMS IST
TK TK6410 +1
11:05
Local
AMS ARN
SK SK556 +1
airbus a320-251n
11:10
Local
AMS MUC
LH LH2303
11:15
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LH LH989
11:15
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AMS IAD
UA UA947
11:20
Local
AMS COV
XQ XQ1729
11:20
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AMS BOS
B632 +1
11:20
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AMS ZAG
OU OU451
airbus a220-300
11:20
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AMS OSL
QR QR8212
11:20
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AMS DWC
MP MP9441
11:20
Local
AMS YYZ
KL KL691
boeing 787-10 dreamliner
11:25
Local
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KL KL1631
11:25
Local
AMS DXB
EK EK146
boeing 777-31h(er)
11:30
Local
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F41663 +1
11:30
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BA BA433
11:35
Local
AMS BON
X3 X3393 +1
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
11:35
Local
AMS LCY
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11:35
Local
AMS PVG
CK CK218 +1
11:40
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11:40
Local
AMS GOA
KL KL1645
11:40
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AMS PMI
U27881
11:40
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AMS DOH
QR QR8160
11:40
Local
AMS CTU
CA CA3160
11:40
Local
AMS ZTH
HV HV5093 +1
11:40
Local
AMS OTP
RO RO362
11:45
Local
AMS BOM
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11:45
Local
AMS BRI
HV HV5821
11:45
Local
AMS ALC
HV HV6147 +1
11:45
Local
AMS CIA
X3941
11:45
Local
AMS LJU
KL KL1989
embraer e190std
11:50
Local
AMS HYD
KL KL873
11:50
Local
AMS MLA
KM KM395
airbus a320-251n
11:50
Local
AMS MIA
QR QR8187
11:50
Local
AMS LIN
AZ AZ121
airbus a320-272n
11:50
Local
AMS MBJ
X3 X3511 +1
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
11:50
Local
AMS ABZ
KL KL915
embraer e190std
11:50
Local
AMS VIE
KL KL1903
11:50
Local
AMS LYS
AF AF1431
embraer e190std
11:50
Local
AMS FUE
F41601
boeing 737-8k5
11:50
Local
AMS CAN
CZ CZ456 +1
11:55
Local
AMS FCO
AZ AZ107
11:55
Local
AMS OSL
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11:55
Local
AMS BGO
KL KL1167
11:55
Local
AMS EDI
KL KL927
11:55
Local
AMS FAO
U27550
11:55
Local
AMS HEL
AY AY1302
airbus a350-941
12:00
Local
AMS IST
KL KL1959
boeing 737-8k2
12:00
Local
AMS DUB
KL KL1139
embraer e190std
12:00
Local
AMS RAK
KJ5605
12:00
Local
AMS ORD
UA UA908
12:00
Local
AMS MUC
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12:00
Local
AMS DWC
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12:00
Local
AMS ICN
5Y8187
12:00
Local
AMS MAN
OR OR91
12:05
Local
AMS GVA
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12:05
Local
AMS CGK
GA GA89
boeing 777-3u3(er)
12:05
Local
AMS CPH
SK SK1548 +1
12:05
Local
AMS JER
KL KL1097
12:10
Local
AMS TNG
G9128 +1
12:10
Local
AMS GDN
KL KL1305
embraer e175std
12:10
Local
AMS POZ
KL KL1333
embraer e175std
12:10
Local
AMS MAD
IB IB732
airbus a320-214
12:10
Local
AMS NDR
G9122
12:10
Local
AMS INN
HV HV6609
12:10
Local
AMS TTU
G9 G9146
airbus a320-214
12:15
Local
AMS ACE
F41575 +2
boeing 737-8k5
12:15
Local
AMS BER
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embraer e195-e2
12:15
Local
AMS ZRH
KL KL1921
12:15
Local
AMS LTN
U2 U22516
airbus a319-111
12:15
Local
AMS EBL
UD UD424 +1
12:15
Local
AMS RMF
X3 X33451 +1
boeing 737 max 8
12:15
Local
AMS TFS
X31661 +1
12:15
Local
AMS SIN
SQ SQ7333
12:15
Local
AMS YUL
AC AC901
12:15
Local
AMS GOT
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embraer e175std
12:15
Local
AMS TLV
LY LY338
12:20
Local
AMS SZG
HV HV6591
12:20
Local
AMS BLL
KL KL1295
boeing 737-8k2
12:20
Local
AMS ATH
A3 A3625
airbus a321-271nx
12:20
Local
AMS HKG
CX CX270
airbus a350-1041
12:20
Local
AMS AUA
X3 X3381
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
12:20
Local
AMS PRG
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12:20
Local
AMS AAL
ZQ ZQ1285 +1
embraer e190lr
12:20
Local
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KL KL1177
12:20
Local
AMS IBZ
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12:20
Local
AMS NBO
KL KL565
boeing 787-10 dreamliner
12:25
Local
AMS RNS
KL KL1415
12:25
Local
AMS GLA
KL KL939
12:25
Local
AMS NUE
ZQ ZQ1843
embraer e190sr
12:25
Local
AMS NTE
KL KL1421
12:25
Local
AMS YYC
KL KL677
airbus a330-303
12:25
Local
AMS VIE
BT BT314
12:25
Local
AMS BHX
KL KL1045
boeing 737-8k2
12:30
Local
AMS BCN
HV HV5135
12:30
Local
AMS BRS
U25531
12:30
Local
AMS STR
KL KL1831
12:30
Local
AMS CDG
KL KL1407
12:30
Local
AMS PVG
CA CA1040 +1
12:30
Local
AMS LUX
CV CV2611 +1
12:30
Local
AMS PMO
HV HV5231
12:30
Local
AMS FRA
ZQ ZQ1819 +1
12:30
Local
AMS LIS
KL KL1583
12:30
Local
AMS SAW
VF2 +1
12:35
Local
AMS JFK
KL KL641
boeing 787-10 dreamliner
12:35
Local
AMS YYZ
AC AC809
airbus a330-343
12:35
Local
AMS BSL
KL KL1945
12:35
Local
AMS CUR
X3 X3365 +1
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
12:40
Local
AMS MSP
DL DL163
airbus a330-941
12:40
Local
AMS CPH
KL KL1271
12:40
Local
AMS DOH
QR QR8204 +1
12:40
Local
AMS HRG
OR OR3411
12:40
Local
AMS VLC
HV HV6337 +1
12:40
Local
AMS AUS
KL KL667
boeing 777-206(er)
12:45
Local
AMS ORD
KL KL611
12:45
Local
AMS DWC
EK EK9990
12:45
Local
AMS HAJ
KL KL1789
12:45
Local
AMS LAX
KL KL603
12:50
Local
AMS MAN
KL KL1033
12:50
Local
AMS NCL
KL KL955
12:50
Local
AMS GIG
KL KL705
12:55
Local
AMS PTY
KL KL757
boeing 777-306(er)
12:55
Local
AMS AGP
KL KL1545
13:00
Local
AMS HAM
KL KL1755
13:00
Local
AMS GRU
KL KL791
boeing 777-300(er)
13:00
Local
AMS SJO
KL KL759
13:00
Local
AMS YHZ
WS WS71
13:00
Local
AMS EDI
U2 U23304
airbus a320-251n
13:00
Local
AMS SPU
U27907
13:00
Local
AMS PUJ
X3757
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