Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, is located in the Western Netherlands. Amsterdam is also known as the "Venice of the North", due to a large number of canals that form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The lively Amsterdam nightlife, rich culture, and good transport make up this city of tolerance and diversity. For an authentic local experience, paddle the bike through the numerous bike paths.

Best time to fly from Iloilo to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a great destination all year round. However, the best time to visit Amsterdam is from April to May and September to November. The weather is just perfect for canal cruising or a trip to the tulip fields of Keukenhof. The temperature during winters in Amsterdam a little bit extreme. However, this is the best time to score for unbelievable airfare deals and cheap accommodation.

Main airports available in Iloilo and Amsterdam

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – or also commonly known as Schiphol Airport is the main international airport in the Netherlands. The third-busiest airport in Europe is located about 9 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam, in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, North-Holland. You can take the Amsterdam airport taxi for the fastest route to the city centre. The 15-20 minutes journey will cost you approximately 39€. If you are looking for the quickest method of public transportation to the city, you can board the train. Train tickets cost 5.40€ and it takes around 20 minutes to reach the downtown area.

Iloilo Airport – the airport that is equipped with state-of-the-art computerized facilities is located in Cabatuan. The new airport is built in a wider and panoramic place. Cebu Pacific provides numbers of domestic flights connecting Iloilo to Manila, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan, General Santos, Puerto Princesa and Tacloban. It also offers international flights weekly from Iloilo to Hong Kong and three flights from Iloilo to Singapore. The airport is 18 kilometres from the city and is accessible by van, jeepney and taxi.

Climate pattern in Iloilo and Amsterdam

Iloilo experiences tropical climate, thus it has two distinct seasons: wet and dry. Meanwhile, Amsterdam has a temperate maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The summer here is cool and winter is moderate. Making it suitable for the year-round travel destination.

Highlights attractions in Amsterdam

• Rijksmuseum - is one of the world's great museums that exhibit more than 8000 works, including those of masters Rembrandt, Vermeer and Rubens. The museum is one of the must-see attractions in Amsterdam. The collection of the Rijksmuseum is continually being expanded and this state-owned museum was extensively modernized just a few years ago. There is free access to the Rijksmuseum bookshop and a small sculpture garden on the sides of the museum. If you are visiting during the warm seasons, you can sit and relax at the Rijksmuseum terrace located at the back of the museum. While during winter, the Museumplein, the square adjoining to the Amsterdam three most important museums becomes a lively skating space.
• Keukenhof Gardens - Located around 36 km from Amsterdam, in Lisse is the largest garden of Europe known as Keukenhof Gardens. The magnificent garden houses millions of tulips as well as daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, and other flowers. The tulip fields stretching around looks like a giant colourful carpet. The garden itself is fabulous and you will be amazed by the endless colourful raws of flowers, flowers, and flowers. You can only visit Keukenhof Garden during spring—naturally when the flowers are in bloom. The garden is closed during the other season. The spring season lasts from the end of March to the beginning of May. The garden opens every day, including weekends and holidays. If you're asking about the best time to visit this garden, the answer is April. There's always some blooming, though, with flowers changing each other.
• Alkmaar Cheese Market - opens every Friday morning at ten from April to September. You have an excellent opportunity to see and taste the cheese as it was created centuries ago.