Top Tips For Getting Cheap Flights To Amsterdam

To truly make the most of your holiday, it often helps to save money in some areas so that you can spend more in others. Travel is one aspect where costs may be cut in order that you can splash out and treat yourself when you’ve actually arrived at your destination. 

Travel to Holland's capital Amsterdam is no exception. To make savings, travellers need to find the right flight at the right price and they also need to know what to look out for in order to keep costs down during their journeys. With this in mind, Cheapflights presents top tips for getting flights to Amsterdam: 

Travel off-peak

Summertime is Amsterdam’s busiest time for tourism, and during this period flights and accommodation tend to be at their most expensive. Travel from January to March or from November to mid-December for the cheapest fares, and similarly avoid school holidays or dates surrounding popular festivals, sports events, and other occasions when flight demand is likely to be high. 

Book in advance

Although last minute deals can sometimes be found, booking as far in advance of travel as possible is most often key to securing the cheapest flights. Airlines often promote flight sales a year or more before travel dates, with many of the most appealing fares selling soon after the sale is announced, so check for promotions regularly and sign up for newsletters and other information services. 

Be flexible

Your nearest airport may not always offer you the cheapest fares for your destination during your desired travel period. Consider alternative dates, and investigate fare options from other airports nearby, bearing in mind differing journey lengths and expenses for trips to each airport.   

Watch out for extra costs

Many no-frills airlines provide a basic service at very low prices, but travellers should be aware that these cheap fares might come with added costs, for instance credit card charges. Make sure you read terms and conditions and know what your ‘all-in’ price will be before booking. 

Keep in-flight expenses down

With many airlines - particularly low-cost carriers - charging for food, drink, and even entertainment, often at prices you might balk at on the ground, you should consider making your own arrangements. Bringing supplies with you or even buying them at the airport is almost always considerably cheaper than paying in-flight rates. 

Pack lightly

Think about your baggage requirements and be careful not to take more than you need, especially if you’re likely to buy items such as clothes or souvenirs in Amsterdam to bring back. Excess baggage charges on outbound or inbound flights are likely to increase your costs substantially, especially if paid on the spot rather than pre-booked. If travelling in a group, consider asking other members with more spare space in their bags to share some with you. Also consider wearing bulkier or heavier items during the flight rather than packing them.