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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Amsterdam:

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 12:19 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:15 pm and lands at 11:04 am.

The flight takes about 11h 49m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam takes 11h 49m, covering 6,016 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam range from $781 to $1,052, with an average of $898 over the past 12 months. Anything below $781 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $898 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $817 round-trip via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), compared to $1,102 for nonstop.

KLM is the only airline operating Cape Town to Amsterdam flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $97–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Amsterdam flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $786 to $2,648. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

KLM is the only airline on the Cape Town to Amsterdam route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Amsterdam are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $474, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Amsterdam route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 33m.

One-stop flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $876 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $935, a difference of $59.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only KLM operates flights between Cape Town and Amsterdam.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 21m, compared with 15h 30m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 15h 58m via Zurich (ZRH).

Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Amsterdam RAI, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Amsterdam flights:

• KLM: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.