Amsterdam to Atlanta (AMS–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between AMS and ATL, connecting options are available through 84 hubs.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→ATL | BRU→ATL | LGG→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 11 | 1 |
| Flight time | 9h 4m | 9h 37m | 8h 32m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 12:00 PM in Atlanta.
Dutch passport holders travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using ESTA. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs USD 21 (about EUR 20), is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries of up to 90 days each. Your passport must be machine-readable and have an electronic chip (all modern Dutch passports qualify). If ESTA is denied, you need a B-1/B-2 visa from the US Embassy in Amsterdam.
Direct flights from Amsterdam to the US are plentiful. KLM and Delta (joint venture partners) serve New York JFK (7 hours 45 minutes), Atlanta (9 hours 30 minutes), Los Angeles (11 hours), Chicago (8 hours 45 minutes), Boston (7 hours 30 minutes), Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Portland, and more. United flies to Houston, Newark, Washington Dulles, and San Francisco from Schiphol. Total, around 12 US cities have nonstop Amsterdam service.
The US dollar (USD) trades at roughly EUR 0.93 per USD 1. Card payments work everywhere, and contactless is standard. No mandatory vaccinations. CBP processing at US airports takes 20 minutes to over an hour depending on the airport and time. Global Entry (USD 100, valid 5 years) gives automated kiosk access with much shorter lines. Apply through the CBP Trusted Traveler Programs website and schedule an interview at a US airport or the US pre-clearance facility at certain airports. Tipping is expected: 18 to 20% at restaurants, USD 1 to 2 per drink at bars.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
AMS–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to ATL
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
AMS to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to ATL ranges from 9 hours 4 minutes to 9 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,391 miles (7,066 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU) and Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).