Amsterdam to Narita (AMS–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KLM leads the route. The flight covers 5,791 miles in approximately 13h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: SK | 7 | 772 | 13h30 | – | SkyTeam | SK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Narita from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→NRT | BRU→NRT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 3 |
| Flight time | 13h 30m | 13h 40m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Dutch passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. Complete the Visit Japan Web form (vjw.digital.go.jp) before arrival to register your immigration, customs, and quarantine information online. This generates QR codes that speed up processing at the airport.
At Narita (NRT), Haneda (HND), Kansai (KIX), or any Japanese airport, go through the standard immigration counter. Fingerprints and a photo are taken at the counter. The 90-day stay is non-extendable under the visa-free arrangement (unlike a proper tourist visa). For longer stays, apply at the Japanese Embassy in The Hague before departure. Japan has a bilateral agreement with the Netherlands dating to 1912 that underpins the visa-free arrangement.
Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Tokyo Narita run about 11 hours 30 minutes on KLM and Japan Airlines (codeshare partners). KLM also flies to Osaka Kansai direct (about 11 hours 45 minutes). Japan uses the Japanese yen (JPY), trading at roughly 165 JPY per EUR 1. Cash is still important in Japan, as many smaller restaurants and shops do not accept cards. 7-Eleven and Japan Post ATMs accept foreign cards reliably. The Japan Rail Pass (7-day from JPY 50,000, about EUR 303) covers unlimited bullet train and JR local train travel. Buy it before departure or at major JR stations. Suica/Pasmo IC cards work on all urban transit and most convenience stores.
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.
Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.
Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.
Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.
AMS–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to NRT
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from KLM. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AMS to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to NRT is about 13 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,791 miles (9,318 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Warsaw Chopin and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU).