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The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
Interactive museum inside a medieval church telling the story of Canterbury’s Roman, medieval, and modern past. Ideal first stop for context.
Flights from Amsterdam to Canterbury depart on average 68 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $85 but you can travel from only $26 by train.
There are 32 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 179 miles (289 km) distance in 1h 0m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 179 miles (289 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 |
Flights per day 68 |
Direct flights 32 |
Fastest flight 1h 0m |
First flight 4:20 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$88
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$257
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 5 m
Flights on Sep 19
53
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Canterbury will cost around $257 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 53 flights from Amsterdam to Canterbury, including 22 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct flights cover the 289 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, Sep 19 the longest flights will take 1 h 10 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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U22518Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $592.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$592 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Canterbury:
A train is $559 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Canterbury costing on average $592.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Canterbury flights for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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+ LX456 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h40 | 11:40 AM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737 · LX318 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h20 | 11:20 AM London Heathrow 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+ LH4228 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h50 | 12:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH987 · LH908 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h50 | 2:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
LX725 · LX332 | 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+ AF1280 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h05 | 4:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5474+ AF1706 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h30 | 4:00 PM London Gatwick 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+ LH4230 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h00 | 5:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH993 · LH918 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH993+ LH4232 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h00 | 8:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741 · AF1180 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h55 | 6:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX729 · LX338 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h10 | 7:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
KL1011 | 4:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 4:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA439 | 4:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 4:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28675 | 4:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 4:45 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF5478+ AF1380 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h55 | 9:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2307 · LH2482 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h45 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1013 | 5:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 5:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF8345+ AF1380 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h35 | 9:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA437 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH997 · LH922 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h40 | 10:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1017 | 8:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 8:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28687 | 8:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 9:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22516 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 10:05 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Canterbury — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Canterbury trip today.
Interactive museum inside a medieval church telling the story of Canterbury’s Roman, medieval, and modern past. Ideal first stop for context.
Underground remains of a Roman townhouse with mosaics and hypocaust. A compact but memorable look at Roman Canterbury beneath the streets.
Story-led museum on medieval pilgrimage inspired by Chaucer. It brings Canterbury’s most famous journeying tradition to life.
Pedestrian high street lined with historic buildings and shops. It is one of the best places to feel the rhythm of central Canterbury.
Picturesque lane famed for overhanging medieval timber-framed buildings. One of Canterbury’s most photographed and atmospheric historic streets.
Elegant pedestrian street connecting major sights. Its historic façades, independent shops, and easy walking route make it especially pleasant.
Kentish Huffkin is a traditional Kent bread roll, often served with cheese or fruit. It is a classic county bake linked to local farmhouse cooking.
Canterbury Tart is a historic pastry tart, usually filled with apple and almond. It is associated with old Kent baking traditions and local tea tables.
Whitstable Oysters are served across Canterbury and East Kent. These native oysters are prized for their briny flavor and long link to the nearby coast.
Well-regarded modern British restaurant with seasonal menus and a smart yet relaxed setting in the city center.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for polished British tasting menus and refined service in central Canterbury.
Popular farmers' market restaurant serving seasonal Kent produce, meats, cheeses, and simple dishes in a lively casual setting.
Moderate for UK travel. Hotels and dining cost less than London, but tourist-season stays and central restaurants raise prices. Local buses are reasonable.
Service may be included at restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis: round up or add 5-10%. Cafes: optional small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Canterbury 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 Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Canterbury flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Canterbury 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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