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

• Earliest: departs at 16:40 and lands at 02:06
• Latest: departs at 17:50 and lands at 03:16.

The flight takes about 9h 26m.

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam takes 9h 26m, covering 4,786 miles.

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.

Return flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam range from £524 to £766, with an average of £626 over the past 12 months. Anything below £524 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% below the route average of £626. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £518 return via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared with £719 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 £48–£75 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £553, which is 53% above the typical average for this route.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £18 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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 0 minutes.

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

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 11% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Amsterdam route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £590 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £658, a difference of £68. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 52m, compared to 13h 24m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 13h 30m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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, Amsterdam Arena, 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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