Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands and is one of the most famous holiday destinations among tourists. Well-known as a liberal city, Amsterdam is famous for its 400 years old canals and beautiful architecture. Lovers of art and high cuisine will surely enjoy a few nights in this romantic city as there are endless options to choose from. Amsterdam is a city with culture and history at every corner.

Best time to fly from Kalibo-Boracay to Amsterdam

The best time to visit Amsterdam is from mid-May to mid-September, where the weather is the mildest of the year. July and August are the warmest months of the city. Usually, the second half of May is inviting as the temperatures become pleasantly warm, with highs around 25 °C (77 °F) or even above. During its summer, from June to August, the weather is mild, and has pleasant and cool periods, with daytime temperatures between 20 °C and 25 °C (68 °F and 77 °F). Around this time of the year, Amsterdam will be hosting numerous festivals like the Holland Festival and the Tulip Festival.

Main airports available in Kalibo-Boracay and Amsterdam

Kalibo International Airport – The KaliboInternational Airport is an international airport that serves the area of Kalibo, the capital province of Aklan, Philippines. The airport is only a 5-minute drive from Kalibo Town and a 10-minute drive to the Bakhawan Mangrove Forest, one of Kalibo's most popular tourist attractions. Kalibo Airport is only a 75-minute shuttle or van ride to Boracay Island's main port of entry in Caticlan. The airport is equipped with duty-free stores, souvenir shops, as well as small cafes and canteens for dining. Besides that, massage services and a children's play area is available at the airport's ground level. There are ticket booths for buses, chartered vans, and private cars directly outside the arrival terminal of Kalibo Airport.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Schiphol Airport is the main international airport for the Netherlands. The airport is located nine kilometres southwest from Amsterdam. The airport also has a historical significance as it used to be a military airbase during the First World War and was captured by Germany in the Second World War. The airport has one large terminal that is divided into three sections, halls 1, 2 and 3. Besides that, the airport also houses large shopping areas, a museum as well as a public library. The Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), the national Dutch train operator, has a major passenger railway station directly underneath the passenger terminal complex that offers efficient transportation 24 hours a day into the four major cities Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and Rotterdam. Intercity connections are also available from the airport. Schiphol is also a stop for the Thalys international high-speed train. Schiphol Airport is also easily accessible by bus, as many services are available at the bus station located outside in front of the terminal building.

Climate pattern in Kalibo-Boracay to Amsterdam

The North Sea influences the climate in Amsterdam on its west. Thus the city has a sub-oceanic environment. It usually generally has cool summers and not too cold winters. The average temperature ranges from 3.5 °C (38.5 °F) in January and February to 17 °C (62.5 °F) in July and August. The city faces its rainiest season in autumn and the least rainy in spring. Rainfall often occurs in the form of short showers or drizzle. Visitors are advised to bring light sweaters and jackets, even during the summers.

Highlights attractions in Amsterdam

• Museumplein - Museumplein is home to the famous Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum. History and art lovers will have a field day here with the many exhibitions available. There is also an open square in the area, which usually houses open-air art exhibitions as well as vendors. Visitors who come during the winter may go ice-skating as the square transforms into a large ice-skating rink.
• Canal Cruise - The infamous Amsterdam Canals can be experienced first hand by going on a canal cruise. The canals were created in the 17th century to keep the sea at bay. The 400-year-old canals are now listed as one of UNESCO's World Heritage list and are the picture-postcard vision of Amsterdam. The canals are an unbelievably pretty sight by both day and night. Visitors may learn lots of interesting facts along the way – such as about the 'dancing houses'. There are many different canal cruises such as hop-on-hop-off sightseeing tours as well as atmospheric candlelit night time cruises with food and wine.
• Keukenhof Garden - Visitors who are lucky to visit in spring must go to Amsterdam’s flower strip and of course, the Keukenhof Garden. Tulips are a definitive symbol of Dutch culture. Your trip to the Netherlands wouldn't be complete without laying your eyes on these beautiful blooms. The world-famous tulip fields (Bollenstreek) stretches out in colourful stripes across miles of lowland fields between Haarlem and Leiden. The tulip fields are the best place for the perfect Instagram shot of your trip to the Netherlands.