Flights from Asturias to Netherlands

Travel to the Netherlands from Oviedo

Amsterdam is about 2 hours and 30 minutes from Oviedo on Vueling’s direct flight, its only route to the Netherlands from Asturias. From Schiphol, the train reaches the city centre in under 20 minutes, and the same station is where the intercity services leave for the rest of the country.

Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Leiden are all less than an hour away by train, so a long weekend can take in several cities without changing hotels. The rain and wind, meanwhile, will not surprise anyone flying in from Asturias.

What documents you need to travel to the Netherlands

The Netherlands and Spain are both members of the European Union and the Schengen Area, so Spanish and other EU citizens only need a valid national ID card (the DNI, for Spaniards) or passport, with no visa or extra paperwork.

Schengen flights require the physical DNI. The digital version is only valid on flights within Spain and is not accepted on flights to the Netherlands. Check the expiry date before you book, because an expired document means you cannot board. Each child travelling with you needs their own documents. The European Health Insurance Card covers public healthcare during your stay. If you hold another nationality, the travel documents page explains what applies to you.

What to know when you land in the Netherlands

From the airport to the city centre. Trains leave from inside the Schiphol terminal and take 15 to 20 minutes to Amsterdam Central Station, with very frequent departures throughout the day. There are also direct services from the airport to Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht, so you do not have to go through the centre first.

Trains and tickets. The Dutch rail network is dense and punctual, and no journey between the 4 main cities takes as long as an hour. Across the whole country, you pay on trains, metros, trams and buses with a contactless bank card (OVpay).

Rain and wind. The weather can change several times in a single day at any time of year, July included, when temperatures sit between 18 and 24 degrees. A light waterproof layer will see you through the whole trip, and anyone flying in from Asturias will already be used to it.

Cycling. Here the bike is everyday transport for the people who live in the country, with its own lanes and genuine right of way. If you hire one, expect the rest of the traffic to assume you know the rules.

The currency is the euro, plugs are type C and F, at 230V, and English is spoken to a very high standard everywhere in the country.

What to do in the Netherlands

Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum are worth a morning each, and it pays to buy tickets in advance. Tickets for the Anne Frank House, on the Prinsengracht, go weeks in advance. Jordaan and De Pijp are neighbourhoods to wander without a plan, and the Vondelpark is a short walk from Museumplein.

Rotterdam

About 40 minutes away by train. Rotterdam was rebuilt from scratch after the war, and its contemporary architecture takes in Piet Blom’s Cube Houses, the Erasmus Bridge and the Markthal food market. Katendrecht is where the food scene is concentrated, and the port is the largest in Europe.

The Hague

Barely another half hour by train. This is home to the Mauritshuis, with Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, and to the Peace Palace, seat of the International Court of Justice. Scheveningen has a beach just 10 minutes from the centre, although the North Sea is usually cold even in summer.

Utrecht and the Kinderdijk windmills

Utrecht has the canal-side feel of Amsterdam without the crowds, with terraces right on the water and a lively student life. Half an hour from Rotterdam, the Kinderdijk windmills are a World Heritage Site, and this is where you see them in their real working landscape rather than as a backdrop.

Luggage for your flight to the Netherlands

Your luggage allowance depends on the fare you choose when booking. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

For a weekend, a backpack or cabin bag is usually enough. If you travel in autumn or winter, a coat and waterproof shoes take up more room than you might expect. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.