Amsterdam to Newark (AMS–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,647 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, OS | 7 | 764 | 8h29 | – | Star Alliance | AC, OS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→EWR | RTM→EWR | BRU→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 28 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | – | 35 |
| Flight time | 8h 20m | 8h 12m | 8h |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 12:00 PM in Newark.
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.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
AMS–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to EWR
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AMS to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to EWR is about 8 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,647 miles (5,869 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Glasgow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM), Zaventem (BRU) and Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).