- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with masterpieces, antiquities and decorative arts in a grand building. A leading cultural highlight in Cambridge.
Flights from Amsterdam to Cambridge depart on average 80 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by train.
There are 39 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:35, the last at 23:05. The fastest flight covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 50m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Flights per day 80 |
Direct flights 39 |
Fastest flight 50m |
First flight 12:35 AM |
Last flight 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$111
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$325
Fastest journey on Sep 19
50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
55 m
Flights on Sep 19
56
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Cambridge will cost around $325 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 56 flights from Amsterdam to Cambridge, including 25 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct flights cover the 325 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the longest flights will take 1 h 5 m 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.
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KL979Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $650.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
$650 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price |
6h 40m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular ferry company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Cambridge:
A train is $92 (€75) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam to Cambridge costing on average $118 (€97).
A train is $624 (€510) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Cambridge costing on average $650 (€532).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 2m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Cambridge flights for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX729 · LX338 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h10 | 7:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX729+ LX466 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h30 | 6:40 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
U27839 | 3:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 3:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22518 | 3:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 3:40 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2305 · LH2482 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h05 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2305 · LH2480 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 7:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA435+ NX727 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h45 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
BA435 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 4:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA435+ NX727 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h45 | 9:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
BA435+ NX727 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h55 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
KL1011+ NX727 | 4:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h35 | 9:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
KL1011+ NX727 | 4:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h35 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
KL1011+ NX727 | 4:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h45 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
BA8454 | 4:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 4:25 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28685 | 4:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 5:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2307 · LH2482 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h45 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1013+ NX727 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h20 | 9:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
KL1013+ NX727 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h30 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
KL1013+ NX727 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h20 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
AF8345+ AF1380+ NX727 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h55 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2 transfers | |
BA437+ NX727 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h40 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
BA437 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA437+ NX727 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h50 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
U28677 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 6:30 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22520 | 6:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 6:30 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH997 · LH922 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h40 | 10:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA439+ NX727 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h15 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
BA439+ NX727 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h05 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
BA439 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 6:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28683 | 6:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 7:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8456 | 6:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 7:05 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1015+ NX727 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h30 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
KL1015+ NX727 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h40 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
U27845 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 7:20 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U27552 | 7:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h00 | 7:35 PM London Southend Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8458 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 7:55 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA441 | 7:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 8:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA441+ NX727 | 7:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h50 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
KL1017+ NX727 | 8:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h05 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
U28687 | 8:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 9:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22522 | 9:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 9:50 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
AF8373+ AF1580 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h35 | 10:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8373+ AF1704 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h30 | 9:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737 · LX318 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h20 | 11:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737+ LX456 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h40 | 11:40 AM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737+ LX332 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h00 | 1:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5473+ AF1580 | 7:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 10:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1001 | 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U27845 | 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 7:25 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL979 | 7:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 7:55 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA445 | 7:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 8:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1003+ LH4228 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h40 | 12:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2311 · LH2474 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h35 | 12:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
U22512 | 8:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 9:00 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH987 · LH908 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h50 | 2:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH987+ LH4228 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h50 | 12:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1055 | 9:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0h50 | 9:05 AM Norwich International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL983 | 9:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h00 | 9:30 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1241 · AF1780 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h10 | 1:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX332 · LX725 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h10 | 1:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
U22518 | 10:05 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 10:15 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1005 | 10:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 10:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28673 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 10:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1341 · AF1780 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h05 | 1:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA431 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 11:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2303 · LH2478 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h55 | 5:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2303 · LH2476 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h30 | 3:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH989 · LH908 | 11:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h25 | 2:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH989 · LH914 | 11:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h25 | 4:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA433 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 11:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL985 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 11:40 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF5474+ AF1706 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h30 | 4:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5474+ AF1280 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h05 | 4:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1009 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1641 · AF1180 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h25 | 6:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA435 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH993 · LH918 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741 · AF1180 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h55 | 6:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH993+ LH4232 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h00 | 8:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH993+ LH4230 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h00 | 5:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major university museum with masterpieces, antiquities and decorative arts in a grand building. A leading cultural highlight in Cambridge.
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Acclaimed anthropology museum displaying world cultures through remarkable objects and thoughtful interpretation. Rich, memorable and family friendly.
The city's most famous riverside walking area, lined with college gardens and views. Classic place for strolling, punting and photography.
Historic central square with market stalls, buskers and everyday city life. A practical and lively base for sightseeing and shopping.
Leafy riverside common ideal for walking, picnics and broad views of the college skyline. Popular with locals and visitors year-round.
A creamy dessert of whipped cream, meringue and raspberry coulis, created at Cambridge’s Trinity College and named after the River Cam.
The Cambridge version of crème brûlée, linked to Trinity College. It has a rich custard base with a hard caramelised sugar top.
Tender local asparagus from the Cambridgeshire fens, prized in spring for its sweetness and freshness, often served simply with butter or eggs.
Elegant riverside fine dining restaurant known for refined British tasting menus and polished service in a historic setting.
Historic city-centre restaurant serving modern British cooking with seasonal ingredients in a smart, intimate atmosphere.
Well-known Cambridge pub and dining room offering classic British dishes, cask ales and a lively, traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: hotels often cost more in peak season, but dining and local buses are manageable for most tourists.
Service may be included; if not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is common. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Cambridge flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Cambridge airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
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