What's the cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam?

Brokepackr's analysis shows January-March and November offer the best fares to Amsterdam. Avoid April (tulip season) and summer when prices spike 30-40% above baseline.

How much does 30 days in Amsterdam cost?

Brokepackr's Cost Index estimates $2,200-2,700 USD for 30 days in Amsterdam. One of Europe's priciest backpacker cities — consider shorter stays or basing in nearby cities like Utrecht or Rotterdam.

How do I get around Amsterdam on a budget?

Brokepackr recommends renting a bike ($10-15/day or $50/month) — Amsterdam is bike-first and flat. Skip trams unless raining. Walking + bike is cheaper and faster than transit passes.

Brokepackr · Flights · Amsterdam · from Lisbon

Cheap Flights to Amsterdam
from Lisbon

Median: €‍224 round-tripBest month: FebruaryEurope

At a glance

Lisbon → Amsterdam

Round-trip: €‍224

Daily budget: €‍107

Best month: February (50% off peak)

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Seasonality

When to fly to Amsterdam from Lisbon

Average round-trip prices by month from Lisbon (LIS)

$200

Jan

$195

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Feb

$207

Mar

$224

Apr

$239

May

$280

Jun

$292

Jul

$287

Aug

$231

Sep

$219

Oct

$200

Nov

$207

Dec

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Moderate

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Daily Budget

30-day Amsterdam budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)€‍31/day

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Local transport€‍18/day

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Food€‍48/day

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Drinks€‍4/day

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Activities€‍6/day

Total · 30 days€‍‌3,202

Based on 57,431 hostel prices and user-reported costs. Cheapest 5% excluded.

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackr€‍75/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackr€‍139/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackr€‍256+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Brokepackr tip

Flying from Lisbon: Median round-trip is €‍224. Book in February to save 50%.

Getting There

Best airports to fly into

AMS

Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam · Major European hub — KLM base with global connections

✈️Brokepackr pick: Fly into AMS (Schiphol Airport) for the widest international connections to Amsterdam.

Entry Requirements

Flight + visa requirements

Passport	Status	Duration	eVisa / Notes
US	visa_free	90 days	No
CA	visa_free	90 days	No
AL	visa_free	90 days	No
GT	visa_free	90 days	No
HK	visa_free	90 days	No
TR	visa_required	None days	No
TW	visa_free	90 days	No
EC	visa_required	None days	No
ID	visa_required	None days	No
MX	visa_free	90 days	No

Common Questions

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