Book cheap flights to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is beautiful all year round with no extreme hot or icy cold temperatures in the city. As with most destinations though there are some periods that are better to visit than others. Summers in Europe (June to August) are an especially popular time with tourists and this is when the prices of flights and accommodation go up dramatically. Ideally, aim to visit Amsterdam before or after the summer season, when the weather is still good – March to May, or September to the end of October. For cheap flights to Amsterdam, consider visiting during winter (December to February), though there are sometimes crowds over the festive period of Christmas and New Year.

South African passport holders do require a Schengen Visa to visit the Netherlands. As with all Schengen visas, the rule is that you must apply for the Visa at the Embassy/Consulate of the Schengen/EU country you’re going to spend the most time in on your trip.

Passports may not be older than 10 years, must have 2 blank pages and be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of departure from the Schengen state.

See this guide on how to apply for your Schengen visa.

Dutch Embassy locations in South Africa:

Durban

Address: 9 Brendon Lane, Cnr Jan Hofmeyer Road, Westville, 3629.

Telephone: 031 266 9291

Fax: 031 267 1568

Email: info@netherlandsconsul.co.za

Cape Town

Address:100 Strand Street | Cape Town 8001 P.O. Box 346 | Cape Town 8000

Telephone: 27(0)21 421-5660

Fax: 27(0)21 418-2690

Website: https://dutchembassy.co.za

Pretoria

Address:210 Queen Wilhelmina Avenue, New Muckleneuk, 0181, Pretoria, South Africa.

Telephone: 012 – 425 4500

Email: RSO-ZAF-CA@minbuza.nl

Like any major city, your primary concern will revolve around the theft of personal property. There tend to be many pickpockets present on the streets and these individuals will naturally target tourists. So, be certain to keep all valuables close by and it may be wise to remove rings and other flashy jewellery.

Amsterdam offers some of the most exciting accommodation options in Europe from luxurious short stay apartments, chic boutique hotels, old canal houses, to the quirkier options like houseboats, a converted tram depot and even a crane. Amsterdam also caters for budget travellers in the city’s hostels and campsites.

Amsterdam is a world class international transport hub offering visitors a variety of cost efficient and convenient ways to explore this beautiful city. Amsterdam boasts an impressive public transport system including trains, trams, buses, ferries and metro to help visitors get around the city. However, famous for its bike culture, cycling through the streets of Amsterdam is one of the best ways to see the city and absorb the sights and sound of Amsterdam.