- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Flights from Leiden to London depart on average 74 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €10 by train.
There are 39 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 55m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Flights per day 74 |
Direct flights 39 |
Fastest flight 55m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€38
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€212
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 6 m
Flights on Sep 19
36
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Leiden to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden to London will cost around €212 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 36 flights from Leiden to London, including 16 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct flights cover the 325 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
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 flight as it is the most popular option from Leiden to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a flight costs an average of €409.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
Most popular Flight | Ferry | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
€409 Average price | €99 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price | €105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Leiden to London:
A train is €70 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leiden to London costing on average €94.
A train is €75 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Leiden to London costing on average €99.
A train is €385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to London costing on average €409.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
The table below shows live departures for Leiden to London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U27552 | 7:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h00 | 7:35 PM London Southend Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
HV6991 | 7:35 PM Rotterdam The Hague Airport | 0h55 | 7:30 PM London Stansted 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 | |
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 | |
FR 5682 | 9:20 PM Eindhoven Airport | 1h05 | 9:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22522 | 9:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h10 | 9:50 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
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 | |
U27845 | 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h05 | 7:25 AM London Stansted 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 | |
FR 2533 | 8:50 AM Eindhoven Airport | 1h05 | 8:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
U28673 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 10:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
FR 2538 | 11:35 AM Eindhoven Airport | 1h05 | 11:40 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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 | |
LH2305 · LH2482 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h05 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
LH2307 · LH2482 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h45 | 8:45 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 | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leiden to London flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport airport pair, with some services landing at London City Airport. Use this guide to compare Leiden and London airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport 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 for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport 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 for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
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