How Many Points to Fly to Amsterdam? (2026)

🇳🇱 A round-trip economy award to Amsterdam costs about 55,000 points through Flying Blue (Air France/KLM). Business class runs about 110,000 points. Hotels start around 30,000 points per night.

55,000
Economy · round trip
110,000
Business · round trip
30,000
Hotel · per night

The flight: book through Flying Blue (Air France/KLM)

KLM direct via Flying Blue.

Amsterdam is KLM hub — Flying Blue (from Amex/Chase) has consistent award availability. Incredible value.

Economy, round trip55,000 points
Business, round trip110,000 points
Best transfer partnerFlying Blue (Air France/KLM)
RouteKLM direct via Flying Blue

The hotel: 30,000 points per night

The standout points hotel here is Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, bookable through Marriott Bonvoy. Before you burn points, check the cash rate. If the redemption works out below roughly 1.5 cents per point, paying cash and saving the points is usually the better trade.

Award rate30,000 points / night
ProgramMarriott Bonvoy
PropertyAmsterdam Marriott Hotel

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See live prices for Amsterdam Marriott Hotel and nearby hotels, then decide if points or cash wins.

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The cards that earn this trip fastest

These cards transfer to Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) or Marriott Bonvoy, so the points you earn become this exact trip.

Chase Ink Business Preferred
$95 annual fee · 100,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 3 months
100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire. The bonus alone is enough for a round-trip economy ticket on its own.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
$95 annual fee · 100,000-point bonus after $3,000 in 3 months
Best Marriott card. 100K bonus gets 3–5 free nights at Marriotts worldwide. Includes a free night award every year plus Silver Elite status. The bonus alone is enough for a round-trip economy ticket on its own.
Amex Platinum
$695 annual fee · 80,000-point bonus after $8,000 in 6 months
Best premium card. $600/yr in usable credits. Centurion lounge access. 5x on flights booked direct. The bonus alone is enough for a round-trip economy ticket on its own.

Common questions

How many points do I need to fly to Amsterdam?

A round-trip economy award costs about 55,000 points when you transfer to Flying Blue (Air France/KLM). Business class runs about 110,000 points round trip. Cash prices vary by season, so the same points can be worth more in peak months.

What is the best way to book Amsterdam with points?

Transfer flexible points to Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) and book through their award search. KLM direct via Flying Blue. Amsterdam is KLM hub — Flying Blue (from Amex/Chase) has consistent award availability. Incredible value.

How many points per night for a hotel in Amsterdam?

Around 30,000 points per night through Marriott Bonvoy. A standout redemption is Amsterdam Marriott Hotel. Always compare the cash rate first so you know the redemption beats roughly 1.5 cents per point.

Which credit card is best for a trip to Amsterdam?

Chase Ink Business Preferred ($95 annual fee) transfers to Flying Blue (Air France/KLM) and its 100,000-point signup bonus is enough for a round-trip economy ticket on its own. 100K bonus is worth $1,250+ in travel. 3x on business essentials up to $150K/yr. Points combine with Sapphire.

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