Amsterdam to Tampa (AMS–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AMS–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,604 miles in approximately 9h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS | 4 | 339 | 9h52 | – | SkyTeam | AF, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→TPA | BRU→TPA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | – |
| Flight time | 9h 56m | 9h 21m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 12:00 PM in Tampa.
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.
Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.
Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.
Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.
AMS–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to TPA
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to TPA is about 9 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,604 miles (7,409 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU).