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Flights from London to Amsterdam

Flights from London to Amsterdam are frequent with journeys available daily. You can travel from London to Amsterdam by flight in 1h 30min or less, depending on your flight time, the company you choose to fly with, or the airport you’re flying from.

London to Amsterdam flight Time: Daily Departures

Flights from London to Amsterdam depart daily, with multiple journeys throughout the day. You can choose to fly out of London as early as 06:00 a.m. throughout the week. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a late flight, you can fly out of London as late as around 08:00 p.m. Flights generally do not leave for Amsterdam later than 08:30 p.m.

How long is the journey by flight from London to Amsterdam?

When travelling from London to Amsterdam, your journey time will depend on which airport you depart from. If you travel to Amsterdam from London Stansted Airport (STN), London City Airport (LCY), or London Luton Airport (LTN) your travel will be on the shorter side, just over one hour. If you travel from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW), your travel will be closer to an hour and a half.

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What is/are the departure and arrival airport for flights from London to Amsterdam?

Departure Airport: London Stansted Airport (STN) is around 42 miles (67.5 km) to London city centre. You can access it by car, bus/coach, or by train. If you travel by bus you can take the National Express which runs 24-hours a day. It has 38 pick up locations, including 15 in central London. If you wish to travel by train you can take the Stansted Express. This service occurs every 15min and travels between the airport and central London. London City Airport (LCY), is located around 7 miles (11 km) of East London and is accessible by car, or public transport. You can catch either the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) which connects to the London underground or with the c2c train running on the same line.

Both connect LCY with central London. London Luton Airport (LTN) is around 28 miles (45 km) north of London, and you can access it by car, coach or rail. You can take two routes from the National Express coach, A1, or A2, both connecting with central London or the 757 Green Line coach to Victoria Coach Station. There is also the rail service where you’ll take a 10min shuttle bus to the station and from there travel directly to London.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 15 miles (24 km) from the city centre and accessible by car, train, or underground. The train is the Heathrow Express, a fast and direct service, or you can catch the Tfl rail. To connect to the London underground you can take the Piccadilly Line. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 29.5 miles (47.5 km) to London and you can access it by train with either the Thameslink or the Southern Line. Alternatively, you can travel with the easyBus to London.

Arrival airport: When flying to Amsterdam, you will arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The airport is just under 5.6 miles (9 km) to the city centre, which you can access by car or the direct railway line. The railway is much cheaper than a taxi and takes around 20min, only a few minutes more than by car and for around a quarter of the price. AMS provides extra services and facilities on-site, ensuring an enjoyable journey. You can freshen up with relaxation amenities such as the on-site showers, hotel, lounges, parent rooms, and a hair salon. If you’re there on business there are plenty of workstations, free Wi-Fi, tax refunds centres, banks, and currency exchange. At the airport, there’s plenty of retail shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars. If you need you can access medical facilities such as first aid, pharmacies, and a medical centre.

Which airlines travel from London to Amsterdam?

You can travel from London to Amsterdam with direct flights from easyJet, British Airways, and KLM. There are five airports that service flights from London to Amsterdam. Flights out of STN and LTN are faster on average than the others and are operated by easyJet with an average of three flights a day. LCY also provides a fast route with frequent flights and is operated by both British Airways and KLM. LGW has frequent daily flights with easyJet and a few flights operated by British Airways. LHR is a major airport with many flights to Amsterdam from London than other airports. The route is operated by both British Airways and KLM with many flights in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

easyJet flights from London to Amsterdam

easyJet offers frequent daily flights from London to Amsterdam, with several flights in the morning, afternoon, and evening. The flights are direct and take an average of 1h to 1h 20min, depending on which airport you depart from. easyJet operates out of STN, LTN, and LGW, with a flight time of 1h 5min, 1h 15min, and 1h 20min respectively. The flights may change with an additional 10min or so depending on the time of day.

British Airways flights from London to Amsterdam

British Airways provides daily flights from London to Amsterdam, with frequent direct flights in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Most of the flights occur during the day. The flights take an average of 1 to 1h 25min. Your flight time depends on which airport you are departing from. British Airways flies out of LCY, LGW, and LHR, with a flight time of 1h 10min, 1h 20min, and 1h 25min respectively. Your journey may have an additional 10min or so depending on the time of your flight.

KLM flights from London to Amsterdam

KLM flights offer daily direct flights from London to Amsterdam, with frequent flights in the morning, afternoon, and one or two available in the evening. Flights with KLM take around 1 to 1h 30min. Your travel time will depend on which airport you are departing from. KLM offers flights from LCY, and LHR, with a flight time of 1h 10min and 1h 30min respectively. Your journey may be slightly longer with an additional 10min or so subject to the time of day.

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To Amsterdam by plane —travel tips

Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands, well known for its canal system, artistic flair, coffee shops, red-light district, and the extensive use of bicycles. It is the third-largest city in the world after Paris and London with over one million inhabitants in the city centre. It has a rich artistic and architectural history with tilted narrow houses, and the Museum District highlights local artists, exhibiting works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. While visiting Amsterdam you can use the great public transport system, or rent a bicycle from one of the many bike rental companies. Canals run throughout the cities and can be best explored by boat tours.

Flight London to Amsterdam