- Must visit
Hollands Kaasmuseum
Museum inside the old weigh house explaining Alkmaar’s cheese trade and market traditions, ideal for first-time visitors.
Flights from London to Alkmaar depart on average 81 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 42 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 356 km distance in 55m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 356 km |
Average flight duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Flights per day 81 |
Direct flights 42 |
Fastest flight 55m |
First flight 5:55 |
Last flight 23:10 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£56
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£264
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
55 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
58 m
Flights on 23 Sept
66
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Alkmaar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Alkmaar will cost around £264 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £56.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 66 flights from London to Alkmaar, including 41 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 356 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U27551
U22511
U27832
U28672
U27802
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BA4456
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KL994
KL996Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Alkmaar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £81 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £81, while a flight costs an average of £336.
Distance: 356 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Ferry | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£336 Average Price | £108 Average Price | £84 Average Price | £81 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 40m Average total duration 17h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Alkmaar:
A train is £3 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Alkmaar costing on average £84.
A train is £27 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Alkmaar costing on average £108.
A train is £255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Alkmaar costing on average £336.
Other travel options to Alkmaar take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Ferry takes on average 7h 42m.
Coach takes on average 17h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Alkmaar flights for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH2477 · LH2310 | 16:25 London Heathrow Airport | 4h30 | 21:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2695 · LH2310 | 16:25 London Stansted Airport | 4h30 | 21:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
BA440 | 16:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 18:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
U28682 | 17:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 19:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8459 | 17:00 London City Airport | 1h10 | 19:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
BA4456 | 17:05 London City Airport | 0h55 | 19:00 Rotterdam The Hague Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1012 | 17:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 19:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL990 | 17:10 London City Airport | 1h00 | 19:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL992 | 17:50 London City Airport | 1h10 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
U28684 | 18:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 20:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
BA442 | 18:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 20:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
U22521 | 18:55 London Luton Airport | 1h10 | 21:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL994 | 19:00 London City Airport | 1h00 | 21:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8457 | 19:00 London City Airport | 1h05 | 21:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1014 | 19:15 London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 21:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
BA444 | 19:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 21:45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL996 | 20:15 London City Airport | 1h00 | 22:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1016 | 20:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1h10 | 23:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
U28672 | 6:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 8:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
U22511 | 6:00 London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 8:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LX345+ LX728 | 6:00 London Heathrow Airport | 7h10 | 14:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1381+ AF8382 | 6:15 London Heathrow Airport | 4h15 | 11:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1381+ AF3143 | 6:15 London Heathrow Airport | 3h40 | 10:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH4233+ LH992 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h20 | 13:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL1000 | 6:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 8:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
BA428 | 6:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 9:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2483 · LH2304 | 6:55 London Heathrow Airport | 7h05 | 15:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
BA8497 | 7:10 London City Airport | 1h05 | 9:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2485 · LH2304 | 7:25 London Heathrow Airport | 6h35 | 15:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH923 · LH992 | 7:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 13:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
U28648 | 8:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 10:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
BA430 | 8:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 10:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL980 | 8:25 London City Airport | 1h10 | 10:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LH4235+ LH992 | 8:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h20 | 13:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
BA8451 | 8:40 London City Airport | 1h05 | 10:45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1681 · AF1740 | 8:55 London Heathrow Airport | 3h45 | 13:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2471 · LH2306 | 9:00 London Heathrow Airport | 6h20 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2471 · LH2304 | 9:00 London Heathrow Airport | 5h00 | 15:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH996+ LH5657 | 9:15 London City Airport | 7h25 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL982 | 9:20 London City Airport | 1h05 | 11:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LH901 · LH996 | 9:30 London Heathrow Airport | 7h10 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL1004 | 9:55 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 12:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL984 | 10:00 London City Airport | 1h10 | 12:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1705+ AF5476 | 10:25 London Gatwick Airport | 4h20 | 15:45 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
BA8489 | 10:50 London City Airport | 1h05 | 12:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
BA432 | 11:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 13:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LH4227+ LH996 | 11:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL1006 | 11:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 14:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LX319 · LX734 | 12:10 London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
BA434 | 12:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 15:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
U22517 | 12:55 London Luton Airport | 1h10 | 15:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LX457+ LX734 | 13:10 London City Airport | 5h05 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
BA8453 | 13:30 London City Airport | 1h05 | 15:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2475+ LH4202 | 13:35 London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 20:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AZ227 · AZ112 | 13:45 London City Airport | 4h30 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LX333+ LX734 | 13:50 London Heathrow Airport | 4h25 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
BA436 | 14:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 16:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1010 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 17:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
BA4456 | 15:15 London City Airport | 0h55 | 17:10 Rotterdam The Hague Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1781+ AF8346 | 15:20 London Heathrow Airport | 5h05 | 21:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF1781+ AF8318 | 15:20 London Heathrow Airport | 3h40 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
U27802 | 15:25 London Stansted Airport | 1h10 | 17:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8455 | 15:30 London City Airport | 1h05 | 17:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LH909 · LH1002 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h40 | 22:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
BA438 | 16:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 18:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum inside the old weigh house explaining Alkmaar’s cheese trade and market traditions, ideal for first-time visitors.
City museum covering Alkmaar’s history, decorative arts and the 1573 siege, set in a former hospital complex.
Compact museum dedicated to The Beatles, with memorabilia and displays reflecting the band’s enduring cultural impact.
Lively central square framed by historic buildings, best known as the setting for Alkmaar’s traditional cheese market.
Picturesque canal lined with old houses and bridges, ideal for a quieter walk and classic views of the city.
Old courtyard area with almshouses and a peaceful atmosphere, offering a more local and historic side of Alkmaar.
Aged Dutch cheese from the Alkmaar region, celebrated through the city’s historic cheese market and known for its rich, nutty flavour.
Dutch beer traditionally brewed in North Holland. Locally enjoyed in cafés and tasting rooms, often paired with cheese and bar snacks.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. A classic Dutch treat found at markets and casual eateries.
Lively brewery venue pouring local beers with straightforward food, good for tasting regional brewing styles.
Stylish city-centre restaurant serving refined French and Dutch dishes in an elegant historic setting.
Well-known atmospheric venue focused on seasonal dishes and carefully prepared modern European cooking.
Moderate for the Netherlands: dining and hotels are pricier than many EU towns, but local buses and trains are reasonable.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change is fine.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Alkmaar by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alkmaar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Alkmaar flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Alkmaar airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
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