Berlin to Amsterdam is a quick, competitive short-haul hop — a little over an hour in the air and rarely expensive if you book ahead. You have a genuine choice of a full-service or budget non-stop, and on flexible days the fare can dip below the cost of the direct train. This guide covers who flies the route, what a fair return looks like in euros, and when to book.
Route: Berlin (BER) → Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Distance: approximately 580 km (360 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 1h 20m – 1h 30m
Direct flights: Yes — KLM and easyJet both fly non-stop from Berlin Brandenburg to Schiphol, with dozens of departures a week between them.
Fares from Berlin to Amsterdam (EUR)
This is a business-and-leisure route, so fares track the working week and the summer holidays more than any single season. Book early and midweek and you can fly for very little; leave it late, or travel Friday to Sunday, and the same seat costs more. The table below shows when the route is busiest. We no longer print per-month fare estimates here, because they were never measured.
| Month | Demand |
|---|---|
| January | low |
| February | low-medium |
| March | medium (tulip season starts) |
| April | high (King’s Day, tulips) |
| May | medium-high |
| June | medium-high |
| July | high (summer holidays) |
| August | high |
| September | medium-high |
| October | medium |
| November | low |
| December | medium-high (Christmas markets) |
We do not quote a target fare for this route. Our price tracking holds no recorded observations for it, so a “typical” or “good deal” figure here would be an estimate dressed up as a measurement — so this page leaves it out rather than guess. The seasonal pattern above is the part we can stand behind; check the live fare for the number.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop (about 1½ hours):
- KLM — multiple daily flights into its Schiphol hub; full-service, useful if you’re connecting onward or want a checked bag included.
- easyJet — frequent non-stops and usually the cheapest headline fare; a light fare is cabin-bag only, so add a bag if you need one.
Between them the two carriers put dozens of departures a week on the route, so there’s almost always a convenient time. If you value flexibility and a bag, KLM is the smoother option; if price is everything, easyJet nearly always wins.
When to book & how to save
- Book 3–8 weeks ahead for the best short-haul prices; last-minute fares on this route climb fast.
- Fly midweek: Tuesday and Wednesday departures are usually the cheapest, while Friday and Sunday cost the most.
- Travel light: easyJet’s lowest fares are cabin-bag only — compare the all-in price once you add a checked bag, as KLM sometimes wins outright.
- Consider the train as a benchmark: the direct ICE from Berlin to Amsterdam takes about 6½ hours; flying only saves real time once you count airport transfers, so let price decide.
- Avoid the April and summer peaks (King’s Day, tulip season, school holidays) if you want the lowest fares.
Arriving in Amsterdam
All flights land at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), about 15 km southwest of the centre. The easiest way in is the train direct from beneath the terminal to Amsterdam Centraal — roughly 15–20 minutes and around €5–€6 — running very frequently day and night. A taxi to the centre costs about €40–€55 depending on traffic, and the airport is a single, well-signed terminal, so connections and transfers are straightforward.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Berlin to Amsterdam?
The non-stop flight takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes gate to gate. With check-in, security and the train into either city centre, allow around three to four hours door to door — which is why some travellers still prefer the direct train.
Are there direct flights from Berlin to Amsterdam?
Yes. KLM and easyJet both operate non-stop flights from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), with dozens of departures a week between them. You almost never need to connect on this route.
How much does it cost to fly from Berlin to Amsterdam?
A typical economy return runs about €70–€160 depending on the day and season. Book early and midweek and you can find returns near €70; one-way easyJet sale fares occasionally drop below €30.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Berlin to Amsterdam?
January, February and November are usually the cheapest, with quiet demand and returns from around €70. Avoid April (King’s Day and tulip season) and the July–August school holidays, which are the busiest and priciest.
Which airlines fly from Berlin to Amsterdam?
KLM and easyJet fly the route non-stop. KLM is full-service with a bag included and easy onward connections at Schiphol; easyJet usually has competitive fares but sells cabin-bag-only tickets, so add a checked bag if you need one.
Which airport do I fly into in Amsterdam?
You arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), the city’s single main airport about 15 km from the centre. A direct train runs from under the terminal to Amsterdam Centraal in around 15–20 minutes for about €5–€6.
How far in advance should I book Berlin to Amsterdam flights?
Aim for 3 to 8 weeks ahead. Short-haul fares on this route are cheapest well before departure and tend to rise sharply in the final fortnight, especially for Friday and Sunday travel.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Yes — Tuesday and Wednesday departures are usually the cheapest, while Friday to Sunday costs the most. Flying out and back midweek save a little on a return.
Is it faster to take the train instead?
Not usually on paper — the direct ICE train takes about 6½ hours versus roughly 1½ hours flying. But once you add airport transfers and check-in, the door-to-door gap narrows, and the train drops you right in the city centre, so it’s a reasonable alternative if the fare is high.
Route and schedule details from current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — always check the live fare before booking.
