- Must visit
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar
Alkmaar’s flagship museum covering fine art, civic history, and the Siege of 1573. Essential for understanding the city beyond the cheese market.
Flights from London to Alkmaar depart on average 81 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 42 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest flight covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 55m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€34) |
Flights per day 81 |
Direct flights 42 |
Fastest flight 55m |
First flight 5:55 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$76
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$358
Fastest journey on Sep 23
55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
58 m
Flights on Sep 23
66
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Alkmaar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Alkmaar will cost around $358 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 66 flights from London to Alkmaar, including 41 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct flights cover the 356 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 55 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the longest flights will take 1 h 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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U22511
U27832
U28672
U27802
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KL996Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Alkmaar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $110 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $110, while a flight costs an average of $456.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$456 Average price | $147 Average price | $110 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 40m Average total duration 17h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Alkmaar:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Alkmaar costing on average $113 (€93).
A train is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Alkmaar costing on average $147 (€120).
A train is $346 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Alkmaar costing on average $456 (€373).
Other travel options to Alkmaar take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Ferry takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 17h 10m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Alkmaar flights for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U22519 | 4:00 PM London Luton Airport | 1h10 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2477 · LH2310 | 4:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h30 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH2695 · LH2310 | 4:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 4h30 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA440 | 4:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 6:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8459 | 5:00 PM London City Airport | 1h10 | 7:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28682 | 5:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 7:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA4456 | 5:05 PM London City Airport | 0h55 | 7:00 PM Rotterdam The Hague Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1012 | 5:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 7:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL990 | 5:10 PM London City Airport | 1h00 | 7:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL992 | 5:50 PM London City Airport | 1h10 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28684 | 6:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA442 | 6:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 8:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22521 | 6:55 PM London Luton Airport | 1h10 | 9:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL994 | 7:00 PM London City Airport | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8457 | 7:00 PM London City Airport | 1h05 | 9:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1014 | 7:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 9:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA444 | 7:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 9:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL996 | 8:15 PM London City Airport | 1h00 | 10:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1016 | 8:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h10 | 11:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
U28672 | 6:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 8:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22511 | 6:00 AM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX345+ LX728 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h10 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1381+ AF8382 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h15 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1381+ AF3143 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 3h40 | 10:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH4233+ LH992 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h20 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1000 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA428 | 6:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2483 · LH2304 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h05 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA8497 | 7:10 AM London City Airport | 1h05 | 9:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2485 · LH2304 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h35 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH923 · LH992 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
U28648 | 8:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA430 | 8:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL980 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 1h10 | 10:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4235+ LH992 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h20 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA8451 | 8:40 AM London City Airport | 1h05 | 10:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1681 · AF1740 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 3h45 | 1:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH2471 · LH2306 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h20 | 4:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH2471 · LH2304 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h00 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH5657+ LH996 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 7h25 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL982 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 1h05 | 11:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH901 · LH996 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h10 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1004 | 9:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL984 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1705+ AF5476 | 10:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 4h20 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA8489 | 10:50 AM London City Airport | 1h05 | 12:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA432 | 11:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4227+ LH996 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1006 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 2:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX319 · LX734 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA434 | 12:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22517 | 12:55 PM London Luton Airport | 1h10 | 3:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX457+ LX734 | 1:10 PM London City Airport | 5h05 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA8453 | 1:30 PM London City Airport | 1h05 | 3:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2475+ LH4202 | 1:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AZ227 · AZ112 | 1:45 PM London City Airport | 4h30 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LX333+ LX734 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h25 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA436 | 2:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 4:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1010 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA4456 | 3:15 PM London City Airport | 0h55 | 5:10 PM Rotterdam The Hague Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1781+ AF8346 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h05 | 9:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1781+ AF8318 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3h40 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
U27802 | 3:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h10 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8455 | 3:30 PM London City Airport | 1h05 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH909 · LH1002 | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h40 | 10:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Alkmaar — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alkmaar trip today.
Alkmaar’s flagship museum covering fine art, civic history, and the Siege of 1573. Essential for understanding the city beyond the cheese market.
Museum inside the historic weigh house explaining Alkmaar’s world-famous cheese market. A classic stop for visitors wanting local tradition and context.
Small specialist museum on Dutch beer history and brewing culture, set in a former brewery. A fun niche visit in the old town.
Alkmaar’s most famous square, best known for the cheese market and surrounding historic buildings. The city’s lively must-see gathering place.
Main shopping street in the historic center with monuments, boutiques, and cafes nearby. Ideal for soaking up daily city life and architecture.
Picturesque canal street lined with old houses, bridges, and waterside views. One of Alkmaar’s most photogenic walking routes.
Alkmaarse kaas is the city’s signature cheese, tied to the historic Waag and cheese market. Expect semi-hard Dutch wheels with rich, creamy, nutty flavor.
Kibbeling is battered, fried white fish served with sauce. In North Holland it is a popular market and seaside snack locals eat fresh and hot.
Hollandse Nieuwe is lightly cured raw herring, often eaten with onions and pickles. It is a classic Dutch bite strongly linked to local fish culture.
Refined restaurant with a modern French and Dutch approach, polished service, and a more upscale setting for a longer dinner.
Historic beer café and restaurant in the old center, known for Dutch classics, many beers, and a warm traditional atmosphere.
Well-known city-center restaurant focused on seasonal European cooking, stylish presentation, and a comfortable contemporary dining room.
Moderate for the Netherlands: lodging and dining are similar to other Dutch cities, while local transit and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Cafes: small change is fine. Taxis: round up the fare.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Alkmaar 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 Alkmaar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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