- 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 London to Amsterdam depart on average 76 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) 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. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Flights per day 76 |
Direct flights 36 |
Fastest flight 1h 0m |
First flight 5:20 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$746
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Flights per day
69
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Amsterdam will cost around $746 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 69 flights that leave London for Amsterdam onSat, Jun 20, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct flights cover the 357 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 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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U27846Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 5m. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$324 Average price | $305 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m 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 |
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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 London to Amsterdam:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Amsterdam costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $220 (€181) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Amsterdam costing on average $305 (€250).
A bus is $239 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Amsterdam costing on average $324 (€265).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 18m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Amsterdam flights for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH2483 · LH2304 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h05 | 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 | |
U28674 | 8:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL980 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 1h15 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA430 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 10:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR6 · QR273 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 28h30 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH4235+ LH992 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h20 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1002 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 11:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
QR330 · QR273 | 9:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 27h55 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR330 · QR283 | 9:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 34h45 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH996+ LH5657 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 7h30 | 5:45 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 | 7h15 | 5:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR120 · QR273 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 27h25 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR120 · QR283 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 34h15 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL1004 | 9:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 12:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22515 | 9:55 AM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL984 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1581 · AF1140 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA432 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4227+ LH996 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h15 | 5:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1581 · AF1440 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h45 | 7:15 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 | 12:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 3:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22517 | 12:45 PM London Luton Airport | 1h10 | 2:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX457 · LX734 | 1:10 PM London City Airport | 5h05 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH2475+ LH4202 | 1:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h45 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA8453 | 1:35 PM London City Airport | 1h05 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28682 | 1:40 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 4:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 2:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 4:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1010 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR4 · QR273 | 3:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 21h50 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR4 · QR283 | 3:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 28h40 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
U28680 | 3:15 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA438 | 3:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1781+ AF8346 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h05 | 9:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH909 · LH1002 | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h40 | 10:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA8455 | 3:30 PM London City Airport | 1h05 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22519 | 3:40 PM London Luton Airport | 1h10 | 5:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U27840 | 3:55 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h05 | 6:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR8 · QR273 | 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 20h55 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR8 · QR283 | 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 27h45 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH2477 · LH2310 | 4:25 PM London Heathrow 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 | |
U27551 | 4:55 PM London Southend Airport | 1h05 | 7:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR108 · QR273 | 5:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h55 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR108 · QR283 | 5:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 26h45 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1707+ AF8346 | 5:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 3h25 | 9:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
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 | 6:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 8:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22521 | 6:45 PM London Luton Airport | 1h10 | 8:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL994 | 7:00 PM London City Airport | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1014 | 7:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 9:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR12 · QR273 | 7:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h30 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR12 · QR283 | 7:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 24h20 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA444 | 7:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 9:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U27846 | 7:50 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h05 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28686 | 8:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 10:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL996 | 8:15 PM London City Airport | 1h05 | 10:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1016 | 8:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h10 | 11:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR16 · QR283 | 9:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 21h50 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
QR16 · QR273 | 9:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h00 | 1:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
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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.
Holds the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, with essential context on his life, influences, and artistic development.
The historic canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. Deeply moving and one of the city’s most important memorial museums.
A beloved canal-side neighborhood with narrow streets, independent shops, brownstone charm, and one of the best atmospheres for wandering.
The Nine Streets is a compact, photogenic shopping and strolling area crossing the canals, popular for boutiques, facades, and classic views.
Amsterdam’s most famous urban park, ideal for walks, cycling, and relaxing, with lawns, ponds, and lively local energy in good weather.
A classic Dutch mash of potatoes with vegetables such as kale, endive, or sauerkraut, often served in winter and closely tied to home-style cooking.
Thick Dutch split pea soup with vegetables and usually smoked sausage or pork, traditionally eaten on cold days and valued as hearty comfort food.
Deep-fried crispy balls filled with a rich ragout, commonly enjoyed in Amsterdam bars with mustard as a beloved borrel snack.
Refined Michelin-starred destination for contemporary Dutch fine dining, known for seasonal ingredients and elegant canal-side ambiance.
Established casual restaurant specializing in classic Dutch comfort food, popular for an accessible introduction to local cuisine.
Well-known Dutch restaurant with a cozy, eclectic interior, famous for traditional home-style dishes such as stamppot and stews.
Amsterdam is pricey by Dutch standards. Hotels, attractions, and dining add up fast, but transit and casual eats can be reasonable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel staff are optional.
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