Flights from New York City to Amsterdam (NYC to AMS)

Amsterdam is the capital and most populous municipality of the Netherlands. The city first evolved on the world map as a nondescript fishing community in the 11^th century and was granted city rights in 1300 AD. Ever since then, Amsterdam has been progressing steadily and artistically over the curve of time. Amsterdam was frontrunner of the the Dutch Golden Age in 17th century. It is now one of the one of the leading European financial and tourist destinations and begets the nickname of the ‘Venice of the North’ for its scenic canals, 1500 bridges and 16^th century architecture.

Things to do in Amsterdam

Dam (or Dam Square)

For those interested in exploring the glorious history of the city, the Dam is a historic town square in Amsterdam. It is located at the arterial access point of the city’s transport hub. You should visit here to see some of the most stellar highlights of last 600 years like the Royal Palace and the New Church.

Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is dedicated the noted 19th-century Dutch Post-Impressionist painter and his timeless classics. He is regarded as one of the best artists ever produced by the Western Art. You should visit here to see more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters from Van Gogh- an assembly that clearly makes it the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings.

Rijksmuseum (the National Museum)

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the largest art museum in the Netherlands. It was moved from its original location in Hague to Amsterdam because of space constraints in early 19^th century. The museum features 1 million objects, central to which are several timeless classics of the Dutch Golden Age by Rembrandt.

Best Time to Visit Amsterdam

Summer season, the months from June to August are the best to book your flights from New York City to Amsterdam. Book your flights from NYC to AMS during summers to enjoy famous cultural events like Holland Festival, UNESCO World Heritage Weekend and Taste of Amsterdam. It is advised to book Amsterdam flights in advance to avoid paying more during peak season.