Flights Newark → Amsterdam
EWR → AMS
Route overview
The flight route operates between Newark and Amsterdam, with flights departing from an airport that opened in 2001. The destination airport serves over 66 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel. Boeing 757-200 and Boeing 767-300 aircraft are used to accommodate the high volume of travelers on this route.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Newark (EWR) → Amsterdam (AMS) route is operated by Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Amsterdam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Newark (EWR) to Amsterdam (AMS) heads north-east for about 5,869 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 45m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Amsterdam it is 1.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating EWR-AMS
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Frequently asked questions about EWR-AMS
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Amsterdam, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
