Flight time from Calgary to Amsterdam

The first non-stop transatlantic flight from Calgary was operated by Canadian Pacific Airlines. In 1961, the airline connected Alberta’s biggest city with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Today, the route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

KLM flights between Amsterdam and Calgary

A gateway to the Rockies, Calgary offers visitors access to natural wonders like Banff National Park and Lake Louise. A popular winter sports destination, the city hosted the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. Flights to Amsterdam connect travellers with KLM’s extensive global network as well as the city’s cultural and historic attractions.

KLM operates non-stop flights from Amsterdam to Calgary International Airport, the busiest airport in Alberta. The flight from Amsterdam to Calgary is approximately 9 hours. From Calgary to Amsterdam, the daily flight is about 8 hours and 55 minutes. The route is generally served with Airbus A330-300 aircraft. KLM World Business Class and Economy Class are available.

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KLM’s connecting flights between Calgary and Amsterdam

KLM offers several codeshare flights with connecting services with its partners Delta and Air France. Flights with WestJet also connect the two cities

Flights between Calgary and Vancouver are operated by WestJet. KLM operates the service between Vancouver and Amsterdam. Flying from the Netherlands to Canada, flights are generally 12 hours and 55 minutes with the layover time included. From Calgary to Amsterdam, the connecting flight is 12 hours and 30 minutes.

Between Calgary and Edmonton, flights are with WestJet. KLM connects Edmonton and Amsterdam. Flights from the Netherlands to Canada are generally 11 hours and 15 minutes with the stopover. Crossing the Atlantic from Canada to Amsterdam, the connecting flight is about 12 hours.

Additional options are available, for example, with Air France via Paris and Delta Air Lines via Minneapolis-Saint Paul. These connecting flights are typically more than 13 hours in duration when flying to Canada and at least 12 hours when flying to the Netherlands.

Other options for flying to Amsterdam

Several airlines offer connecting flights between Calgary and Amsterdam. You can expect flying 12 hours with the layover. Air Canada, for example, generally has connections via Toronto. With its partner United Airlines, Air Canada also offers flights via Chicago. In addition, flights are available via Frankfurt with Air Canada operating the flight between Calgary and Frankfurt. Its partner Lufthansa links Frankfurt and Amsterdam.