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Here’s How To Spend A Day In Amsterdam And Make The Most Of It


Land at Schiphol Airport and get the train to Amsterdam Centraal

It was an early start, but it felt worth it knowing the day I had in store. Flights from over fifteen British airports land in Schiphol Airport every day. The short flight (1 hour and 20 minu from Gatwick for me) meant I landed at about 8.30 am – the time I usually get up on a normal morning –  with the day ahead of me.  

One of the many perks of a day trip is the lack of baggage; the only queue I faced once we touched down was, the passport checks and security, which took about half an hour. With a forecast of breezes and shows, I did make the most of my carry-on allowance (hat, scarf, gloves, layers), and when I stepped off the plane, I was grateful – the air was crisp, but it was cold. That being said, June is the cheapest month to travel, so braving the weather isn’t mandatory. The train from the airport takes you right into the city centre in 20 minutes, and the whole process has a relaxed vibe that you don’t usually find with airport travel.

Walk the Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes) and Jordaan and grab some breakfast.

Hanifah Rahman

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