Amsterdam to Dulles (AMS–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–IAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. KLM and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,857 miles in approximately 7h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 100 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM | 9 | 789 | 7h35-8h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX, OS | 7 | 763 | 8h40 | – | Star Alliance | AC, LX, OS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dulles from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→IAD | ANR→IAD | BRU→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 78 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 1 | 42 |
| Flight time | 7h 35m | 7h 28m | 8h 20m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 12:00 PM in Dulles.
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 Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
AMS–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to IAD
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from KLM and United Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to IAD ranges from 7 hours 35 minutes to 10 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,857 miles (6,207 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
100 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Antwerp (ANR) and Zaventem (BRU).