Amsterdam to Boston (AMS–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–BOS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 3,447 miles in approximately 7h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KL, VS | 14 | 339 | 7h45-7h48 | – | SkyTeam | AF, KL, VS |
| B6 JetBlue Also: TP | 8 | A21N | 7h22-8h01 | – | – | TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Boston from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→BOS | BRU→BOS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 54 | 1 |
| Flight time | 7h 22m | 7h 17m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 12:00 PM in Boston.
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.
Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).
Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.
Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.
AMS–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to BOS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to BOS ranges from 7 hours 22 minutes to 8 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,447 miles (5,548 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU).