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CPTAMSFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareR10,631Emirates Airlines
Fastest11h 50mgate to gate
Options found151flights on this route
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Emirates Airlines
EK-779
20:00
2026-10-30
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
36H :50 M
1 Stop
DXB
· 19h 50m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
07:50
2026-11-01
Amsterdam (AMS)NL-Schiphol Arpt
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R12,929
Flight DetailsCPT to AMS - 36H :50 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Cemair
5Z-6011
11:05
2026-10-30
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
26H :40 M
2 Stops
JNB
· 5h 45m Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa
DXB
· 3h 05m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
12:45
2026-10-31
Amsterdam (AMS)NL-Schiphol Arpt
Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R12,993
Flight DetailsCPT to AMS - 26H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Kenya Airways
KQ-793
14:25
2026-10-30
Cape Town (CPT)Cape Town International
22H :40 M
2 Stops
NBO
· 1h 49m Nairobi (NBO), Kenya
LGW
· 3h 40m London (LGW), United Kingdom
12:05
2026-10-31
Amsterdam (AMS)NL-Schiphol Arpt
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
2 Pieces 7 KG
R13,052
Flight DetailsCPT to AMS - 22H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 7 KG
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R13,506
Flight DetailsCPT to AMS - 22H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
2 Pieces 7 KG
R16,973
Flight DetailsCPT to AMS - 22H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 7 KG
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareR10,631Emirates Airlines13:40
Earliest departureR14,488Klm Royal Dutch00:30
Shortest durationR14,488Klm Royal Dutch00:30
Night
00:00-05:59
R14,488Klm Royal Dutch at 00:30Morning
06:00-11:59
R11,142Cemair at 07:00Afternoon
12:00-17:59
R10,631Emirates Airlines at 13:40Evening
18:00-23:59
R12,136Emirates Airlines at 18:30
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Cape Town (CPT)
Cape Town International
South Africa
GMT 2
Latitude: -33.9648017883
Longitude: 18.6016998291
Amsterdam (AMS)
NL-Schiphol Arpt
Netherlands
GMT 1
Latitude: 52.308601
Longitude: 4.76389
Distance: Cape Town (CPT), South Africa to Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands - 9,687.09 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
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How to travel Cape Town to Amsterdam
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹84,46311h 50m2 flights
Connecting flight₹61,981Longer, includes a stop149 options
Air distance is about 9,687 km. 15 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam
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QA
Qatar Airways Flights
from R11,26122 flights
Fares from
R11,261
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
22 in the list above
FL
FlySafair Flights
from R17,78719 flights
Fares from
R17,787
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
19 in the list above
SO
South African Airways Flights
from R14,43716 flights
Fares from
R14,437
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
16 in the list above
KL
Klm Royal Dutch Flights
from R14,48816 flights
Fares from
R14,488
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
16 in the list above
EM
Emirates Airlines Flights
from R10,63115 flights
Fares from
R10,631
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
15 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
11h 50m · Klm Royal Dutch
First departure of the day
00:30 · Klm Royal Dutch
Last departure of the day
20:50 · United Airlines
Flight options found
151
Direct / non-stop options
2
Airport codes
Cape Town–CPT, Amsterdam–AMS
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 151 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:30 and the last around 20:50. The fastest flight takes about 11h 50m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from R10,631, Morning from R11,142, Evening from R12,136, Night from R14,488. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam works best at walking and tram pace. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum anchor Museumplein, while the Jordaan offers smaller streets beside the canal belt. A canal boat gives a different view of the same bridges and houses. Travellers arriving from India can reach Amsterdam Centraal quickly from Schiphol and use it as a base for other Dutch cities. Leave space between timed museum bookings so a change in weather or a slow canal crossing does not spoil the day.
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Tips for travellers from India
Museumplein is the convenient base for the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, while a stay near Centraal reduces the final transfer after the Schiphol train. The Jordaan suits canal walks but can involve bridges and narrower streets between a tram stop and the hotel. A canal-facing address does not necessarily mean a short walk from the station, so compare the actual route with luggage.
Schiphol’s railway platforms are beneath the terminal shopping area, making the train useful without a road transfer to another station. In Amsterdam, keep the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum in the same part of the day, but choose separate admission slots rather than treating Museumplein as one combined attraction. The Anne Frank House is in another district and has its own booking system; a general canal cruise does not include entry. A boat departure pier may be beside Centraal or elsewhere along the canal belt, so identify it before leaving the hotel. Cycling lanes run alongside many pavements and tram tracks, which makes the crossing layout particularly important around busy canal junctions. For a short stay, the Jordaan and canal belt provide a flexible walk between fixed museum visits. A regional rail excursion is easiest on a separate day beginning at Centraal, rather than between two timed art-museum appointments.
Best time to visit Amsterdam
April to June or September, roughly 8–21°C, for canal walks.
Places to visit in Amsterdam
RijksmuseumVan Gogh MuseumJordaanAnne Frank HouseMuseumpleinCanal Belt
How to reach Amsterdam
By Air: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is about 17 km southwest of the centre; trains reach Amsterdam Centraal in about 17 minutes. Buses and taxis also serve the airport.
By Rail: Amsterdam Centraal has direct Schiphol trains and links across the Netherlands.
By Road: Regional buses stop outside Schiphol Plaza; coaches use Amsterdam Sloterdijk and other terminals.
What to do in Amsterdam
See Dutch paintings at the Rijksmuseum.
Walk canal streets through the Jordaan.
Take a boat along the Canal Belt.
Visit the Van Gogh Museum with a timed ticket.
Amsterdam airport information
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Cape Town to Amsterdam flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Cape Town to Amsterdam dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at R10,631. This can change from week to week.
How far is Cape Town from Amsterdam by air?
The direct air distance between Cape Town (CPT) and Amsterdam (AMS) is about 9,687 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from CPT to AMS?
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Cape Town to Amsterdam. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Qatar Airways, FlySafair, South African Airways, Klm Royal Dutch and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
The quickest non-stop Cape Town to Amsterdam flight on this page takes about 11h 50m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Cape Town to Amsterdam flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 2 Pieces, 1 Pieces and 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs). Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Cape Town to Amsterdam flight fare?
The lowest Cape Town to Amsterdam fare on this page is R10,631. Fares on the same dates run up to R107,878, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Cape Town to Amsterdam flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:30 and the last around 20:50, local time at Cape Town. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 9,687.09 km.
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Lowest Cape Town to Amsterdam airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
R10,631
30/10/2026
Emirates Airlines
13:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
R10,419
07/11/2026
Emirates Airlines
13:40
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
R10,100
06/01/2027
Emirates Airlines
13:40
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Cape Town to Amsterdam Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Cape Town and Amsterdam is about 9,687 KM. In these results, journey times range from 11h 50m to 50h 25m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Cape Town to Amsterdam Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 151 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first departure from Cape Town is at 00:30 and the last is at 20:50. Flights leave from Cape Town International and land at NL-Schiphol Arpt.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Cape Town to Amsterdam
Aerial Distance
9,687 KM
Flight Duration
11h 50m - 50h 25m
Airport Codes
Cape Town - CPT, Amsterdam - AMS
Total Flights Available
151 flights2 direct149 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 00:30
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 20:50
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
10 flights2 direct8 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
43 flights0 direct43 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
49 flights0 direct49 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
33 flights0 direct33 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
16 flights0 direct16 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
CPT: Cape Town airport. Airport access in Cape Town depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
AMS: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Schiphol is rail-friendly and connects quickly to Amsterdam Centraal. Trains work well for light luggage; taxis or hotel transfers are easier for late arrivals, families or stays outside the centre.
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