Amsterdam to Toronto (AMS–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AMS–YYZ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. KLM, Air Canada and Air Transat lead the route. The flight covers 3,722 miles in approximately 7h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM | 16 | 332, 333 | 7h38-8h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AC Air Canada Also: BT, OS, OU | 7 | 789 | 7h58 | – | Star Alliance | BT, OS, OU |
| TS Air Transat Also: PD | 7 | 32Q | 8h31 | – | – | PD |
| EK Emirates | 1 | 77L | 8h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→YYZ | BRU→YYZ | LGG→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 59 | 20 | – |
| Flight time | 7h 57m | 7h 50m | 8h 21m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 12:00 PM in Toronto.
Dutch passport holders enter Canada visa-free for stays up to 6 months. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required before boarding and costs CAD 7. The eTA is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Processing is usually within minutes.
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.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
AMS–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to YYZ
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from KLM, Air Canada, Air Transat and Emirates. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to YYZ is about 7 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,722 miles (5,990 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, London Heathrow and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU) and Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).