Berlin to Amsterdam flights
Amsterdam lies 577 km (359 mi) west of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Berlin | Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 3.4 million | 741,636 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Nearest large airport | BER, 19 km out | AMS, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 1011–1109 |
What changes when you arrive in Amsterdam
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Berlin
Berlin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,467 ft | -11 ft |
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 56 km (35 mi) | 7,218 ft | -15 ft |
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Staying in Amsterdam
Our booking partner lists 1,211+ places to stay in Amsterdam (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 776 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (381), and 30 are five-star. Across 797 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 1,769,906 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Amsterdam from Berlin?
577 km (359 mi) in a straight line, west of Berlin.
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Amsterdam by air?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Amsterdam?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Berlin to Amsterdam flights?
Typically Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS); Amsterdam also has RTM.
What currency do I need in Amsterdam?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Amsterdam?
Our booking partner lists 1,211+ places to stay in Amsterdam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.