Amsterdam to Samos Island (AMS–SMI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–SMI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Transavia, Air India Regional and TUI fly Netherlands lead the route. The flight covers 1,469 miles in approximately 3h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV Transavia | 7 | 32Q | 3h19-3h44 | – | – | – |
| CD Air India Regional | 1 | 7M9 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| OR TUI fly Netherlands | 1 | 7M8 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · SMI: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 7:00 PM in Samos Island.
Dutch passport holders enter Greece freely as EU citizens. No visa, no time limit on stays. Bring your Dutch passport or national ID card (both work for entry). For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local police station or municipality to obtain a registration certificate (bebaiosi eggrafis). This is free and confirms your right of residence as an EU citizen.
At Greek airports, use the EU/EEA passport lane for faster processing. With a biometric Dutch passport, automated eGates are available at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and Thessaloniki (SKG). No return ticket, accommodation proof, or financial evidence is needed at the border. EU free movement means you can live and work in Greece without a work permit.
Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Athens run about 3 hours 30 minutes on KLM, Aegean Airlines, and Transavia. Seasonal direct routes also serve Thessaloniki, Heraklion (Crete), Rhodes, Corfu, Kos, and Santorini from multiple Dutch airports. Greece uses the euro, same as the Netherlands, so no currency exchange needed. No mandatory vaccinations. Ferries from Piraeus to Cyclades islands cost EUR 30 to EUR 70 in economy (book at ferries.gr). Greek island summers run hot, 30 to 38 degrees Celsius in July and August.
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.
AMS–SMI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to SMI
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Samos Airport (SMI) are connected by nonstop service from Air India Regional, Transavia and TUI fly Netherlands. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to SMI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to SMI ranges from 3 hours 19 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,469 miles (2,364 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MJT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.