- 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 Ghent to Amsterdam depart on average 6 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $250 (€201) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:10, the last at 21:55. The fastest flight covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 50m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average flight duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $250 (€201) |
Flights per day 6 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 50m |
First flight 6:10 AM |
Last flight 9:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$330
Average price
$439
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Flights per day
23
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Ghent to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Amsterdam will cost around $439 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $330.
Of the 23 flights that leave Ghent for Amsterdam onSat, May 30, 3 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 168 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, May 30 the longest flights will take 3 h 30 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.
LH2304+
LH5585
LH1005 · LH1002
LH1005 · LH996
LH1005 · LH992
LH992+
LH5569
KL1700
KL1706
KL1704
LH996+
LH5573
LH992+
LH5571Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $250.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$639 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Ghent to Amsterdam:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Amsterdam costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $612 (€494) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Amsterdam costing on average $639 (€515).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Amsterdam flights for tomorrow, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1700 | 6:20 AM Brussels Airport | 0h50 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5629+ LH2302 | 6:45 AM Brussels Airport | 3h45 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5587+ LH1002 | 7:00 AM Brussels Airport | 15h10 | 10:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5587+ LH996 | 7:00 AM Brussels Airport | 10h40 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5587+ LH992 | 7:00 AM Brussels Airport | 7h00 | 2:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH1005 · LH1002 | 8:30 AM Brussels Airport | 13h40 | 10:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH1005 · LH996 | 8:30 AM Brussels Airport | 9h10 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH1005 · LH992 | 8:30 AM Brussels Airport | 5h30 | 2:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5569+ LH996 | 9:30 AM Brussels Airport | 8h10 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5569+ LH992 | 9:30 AM Brussels Airport | 4h30 | 2:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5569+ LH1002 | 9:30 AM Brussels Airport | 12h40 | 10:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5585+ LH2304 | 9:35 AM Brussels Airport | 5h25 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LX787+ LX732 | 9:40 AM Brussels Airport | 8h00 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LX787 · LX728 | 9:40 AM Brussels Airport | 4h30 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1704 | 10:25 AM Brussels Airport | 0h55 | 11:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5571+ LH996 | 10:30 AM Brussels Airport | 7h10 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5571+ LH992 | 10:30 AM Brussels Airport | 3h30 | 2:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5627+ LH2310 | 12:45 PM Brussels Airport | 9h10 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5573+ LH1002 | 2:25 PM Brussels Airport | 7h45 | 10:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5573+ LH996 | 2:25 PM Brussels Airport | 3h15 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LX781+ LX736 | 3:00 PM Brussels Airport | 7h15 | 10:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1706 | 3:10 PM Brussels Airport | 0h55 | 4:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5577+ LH1002 | 5:30 PM Brussels Airport | 4h40 | 10:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
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