- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Flights from Birmingham to Amsterdam depart on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 02:25, the last at 22:30. The fastest flight covers the 285 miles (460 km) distance in 1h 10m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 285 miles (460 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Flights per day 27 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 2:25 AM |
Last flight 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 77 days |
Cheapest price
$132
Average price
$500
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Flights per day
65
Distance
460 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Birmingham to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Amsterdam will cost around $500 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $132.
Of the 65 flights that leave Birmingham for Amsterdam onSat, May 30, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct flights cover the 460 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sat, May 30 the longest flights will take 1 h 15 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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U26655Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a train costs an average of $392.
Distance: 285 miles (460 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$178 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest | $392 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 3m Average total duration 14h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Amsterdam:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Amsterdam costing on average $178 (€143).
A bus is $277 (€224) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Amsterdam costing on average $392 (€316).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Amsterdam flights for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF8374+ AF1065 | 6:40 PM Birmingham International Airport | 14h40 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1740+ AF1065 | 6:40 PM Birmingham International Airport | 18h00 | 1:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF8382+ AF1065 | 6:40 PM Birmingham International Airport | 15h50 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1340+ AF1065 | 6:40 PM Birmingham International Airport | 14h00 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1640+ AF1065 | 6:40 PM Birmingham International Airport | 17h30 | 1:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1240+ AF1065 | 6:40 PM Birmingham International Airport | 12h55 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
EC7844 | 7:45 PM Birmingham International Airport | 1h15 | 10:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1050 | 8:15 PM Birmingham International Airport | 1h10 | 10:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 30 | |||||
NX424+ U22165 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h55 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX424+ KL1030 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h55 | 11:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX424+ KL1032 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 8h55 | 1:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX422+ KL1032 | 3:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 8h40 | 1:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX422+ KL1034 | 3:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 11h25 | 4:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX422+ U22165 | 3:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h40 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX421+ KL1032 | 5:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h45 | 1:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX421+ U22165 | 5:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h45 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX421+ KL1036 | 5:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 13h15 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1040 | 5:55 AM Birmingham International Airport | 1h10 | 8:05 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1440+ AF1565 | 6:00 AM Birmingham International Airport | 12h15 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF8318+ AF1565 | 6:00 AM Birmingham International Airport | 13h00 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF8382+ AF1565 | 6:00 AM Birmingham International Airport | 4h30 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF8346+ AF1565 | 6:00 AM Birmingham International Airport | 14h25 | 9:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1640+ AF1565 | 6:00 AM Birmingham International Airport | 6h10 | 1:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF5476+ AF1565 | 6:00 AM Birmingham International Airport | 8h45 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1740+ AF1565 | 6:00 AM Birmingham International Airport | 6h40 | 1:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
U26655 | 6:45 AM Birmingham International Airport | 1h15 | 9:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX121+ KL1034 | 7:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h20 | 4:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX121+ KL1036 | 7:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 11h05 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX121+ U22167 | 7:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 12h15 | 9:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
EC7844 | 8:00 AM Birmingham International Airport | 1h15 | 10:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR36 · QR283 | 8:15 AM Birmingham International Airport | 35h30 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR36 · QR273 | 8:15 AM Birmingham International Airport | 29h30 | 2:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX120+ BA1369 · BA444 | 9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 11h45 | 9:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
NX120+ KL1036 | 9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h50 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX120+ U22167 | 9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 11h00 | 9:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1042 | 9:10 AM Birmingham International Airport | 1h10 | 11:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1440+ AF1165 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 7h55 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF8318+ AF1165 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 8h40 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF5476+ AF1165 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 4h25 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF8346+ AF1165 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 10h05 | 9:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX121+ U22167 | 10:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h30 | 9:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX121+ BA1369 · BA444 | 10:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 10h15 | 9:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
NX121+ KL1036 | 10:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 8h20 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX120+ U22167 | 11:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 8h15 | 9:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
NX120+ BA1369 · BA444 | 11:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h00 | 9:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
NX120+ KL1036 | 11:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h05 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1046 | 1:20 PM Birmingham International Airport | 1h10 | 3:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1048 | 5:40 PM Birmingham International Airport | 1h10 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
The world’s leading Van Gogh collection, with paintings, drawings, and letters that trace the artist’s life and development. One of Amsterdam’s most in-demand museums.
The historic canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. Powerful and deeply moving, it is among the city’s most important sites.
A charming canal-side neighborhood known for narrow streets, historic houses, boutiques, and one of the best atmospheres for walking in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major historic buildings and always busy with visitors, street life, and events.
A broad public square framed by Amsterdam’s top museums, often used for events, relaxing, and iconic city photos.
Two thin waffles filled with warm caramel syrup. A classic Dutch sweet snack strongly associated with markets and bakeries in Amsterdam.
Small fluffy buckwheat-and-wheat pancakes served with butter and powdered sugar. A beloved Dutch treat often found at fairs and traditional cafes.
Deep-fried crispy balls with a rich ragout filling, usually beef, served with mustard. A staple Dutch bar snack enjoyed with beer.
Renowned upscale restaurant with produce-driven menus sourced from its own greenhouse. Stylish fine dining in a distinctive setting.
Established Dutch restaurant near the center, known for traditional dishes served in a warm, classic canal-house setting.
Popular traditional Dutch restaurant serving classics such as stamppot and stews in an intimate, old-fashioned atmosphere.
Amsterdam is expensive by Dutch standards, especially for hotels and central dining. Supermarkets and transit help keep daily costs lower.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips are optional in cafes. Round up taxi fares.
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