Houston to Amsterdam flights
Direct and connecting flights from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Houston to Amsterdam take?
Flight time from Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Amsterdam?
Airline availability for IAH to AMS changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Houston to Amsterdam?
Direct (nonstop) availability on IAH to AMS varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines5-yr attributed events: 8Last 90 days: none recorded
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| United Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning IAH → AMS
IAH to AMS is a long-haul route of 8,049 km (5,001 mi). See the return AMS → IAH route.
Alternative airports near Houston: Houston (DWH) — 22 km, Houston (IWS) — 37 km, Houston (HOU) — 38 km.
Alternative airports near Amsterdam: Valkenburg (LID) — 28 km, Soesterberg (UTC) — 40 km, Rotterdam (RTM) — 45 km.