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Flights from Amsterdam to London depart on average 75 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $103 (€83) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
There are 36 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 1h 0m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€83) |
Flights per day 75 |
Direct flights 36 |
Fastest flight 1h 0m |
First flight 5:20 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
$290
Average price
$1020
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Flights per day
68
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to London will cost around $1020 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $290.
Of the 68 flights that leave Amsterdam for London onFri, May 29, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct flights cover the 357 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h .
On Fri, May 29 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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KL989Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$296 Average price | $303 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to London:
A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam to London costing on average $100 (€81).
A bus is $197 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to London costing on average $296 (€239).
A bus is $204 (€165) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to London costing on average $303 (€245).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 0m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to London flights for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1003 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL981 | 8:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 8:50 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL983 | 9:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h00 | 9:30 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX725 · LX332 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h10 | 1:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8496 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 10:05 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1005 | 10:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 10:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA429 | 10:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 10:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1341 · AF1780 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h05 | 1:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
BA8452 | 11:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 11:30 AM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA431 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 12:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF5474+ AF1706 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h30 | 4:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
U22516 | 12:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 12:50 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1009 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8460 | 1:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 1:40 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH993+ LH5658 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 5:55 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741 · AF1180 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h55 | 6:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA433 | 2:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX729+ LX466 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h30 | 6:40 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX729 · LX338 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h10 | 7:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2305 · LH2480 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 7:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
U28679 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 4:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1011 | 4:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 4:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR274 · QR109 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h50 | 2:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR274 · QR1 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 26h45 | 6:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR274 · QR119 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 16h45 | 8:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR274 · QR15 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 29h10 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR274 · QR3 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h00 | 1:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL989 | 4:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 4:40 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U25710 | 4:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h00 | 4:40 PM London Southend Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL991 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 5:20 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1013 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22520 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 5:50 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF8345+ AF1380 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h35 | 9:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL993 | 6:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 6:30 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8456 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 6:40 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH997 · LH922 | 6:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h30 | 10:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1015 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 7:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC7845 | 7:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 7:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC7831 | 7:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 7:30 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL995 | 7:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h00 | 7:45 PM London City Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28685 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 8:25 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1017 | 8:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 8:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28687 | 9:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 9:20 PM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22522 | 9:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 9:50 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR284 · QR11 | 10:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 32h55 | 6:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR284 · QR329 | 10:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 33h50 | 7:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR284 · QR119 | 10:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 34h30 | 8:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR284 · QR109 | 10:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 16h35 | 2:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR284 · QR15 | 10:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h55 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR284 · QR1 | 10:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 20h30 | 6:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR284 · QR3 | 10:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h45 | 1:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
AF8373+ AF1704 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h30 | 9:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8373+ AF1580 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h35 | 10:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737+ LX456 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h35 | 12:35 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737+ LX332 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h00 | 1:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX737 · LX318 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h20 | 11:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC8671 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 7:20 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces by Van Gogh, Turner, Monet, and da Vinci. Excellent choice for European painting in a central location.
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Bustling central district known for street performers, elegant market buildings, shopping, and lively atmosphere. Very popular with first-time visitors.
Riverside walking area with major views of the Thames, street life, and easy access to landmarks such as the London Eye and Tate Modern.
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A traditional roast meal with meat, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding. It is a beloved weekend institution across London pubs.
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