- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Flights from London to Amsterdam depart on average 75 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $46 if you book in advance.
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. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 |
Flights per day 75 |
Direct flights 36 |
Fastest flight 1h 0m |
First flight 5:20 AM |
Last flight 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$91
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$345
Fastest journey on Sep 08
1 h
Average journey duration on Sep 08
1 h 2 m
Flights on Sep 08
60
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 $345 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 60 flights from London to Amsterdam, including 37 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct flights cover the 357 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h .
On Tue, Sep 08 the longest flights will take 1 h 5 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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BA8455Omio 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 an average ticket price of $101 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. 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 bus costs an average of $101, while a train costs an average of $299.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$153 Average price | $299 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 20m 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 $12 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Amsterdam costing on average $113.
A bus is $52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Amsterdam costing on average $153.
A bus is $198 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Amsterdam costing on average $299.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Amsterdam flights for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA438 | 4:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 6:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2477 · LH2310 | 4:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h30 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
U27551 | 4:55 PM London Southend Airport | 1h05 | 7:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1707 · AF1340 | 5:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 15h40 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1707 · AF1240 | 5:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 14h35 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1707+ AF8374 | 5:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 16h15 | 10:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
KL990 | 5:10 PM London City Airport | 1h00 | 7:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1012 | 5:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 7:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28688 | 5:15 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 7:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1281 · AF1240 | 5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h00 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1281 · AF1340 | 5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h05 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1281+ AF8374 | 5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h40 | 10:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 | |
AF1181 · AF1240 | 7:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 11h50 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1181+ AF3143 | 7:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h10 | 10:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1181 · AF1340 | 7:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 12h55 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1181+ AF8374 | 7:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h30 | 10:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF1181+ AF8382 | 7:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h45 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
U27846 | 7:50 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h05 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX339+ LX724 | 8:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 11h55 | 9:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
LX345+ LX728 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h10 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
U22511 | 6:00 AM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 8:15 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28672 | 6:05 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 8:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
KL1000 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 8:50 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH992+ LH4233 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h20 | 1:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
U27840 | 7:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h05 | 10:00 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 | 1h15 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH992+ LH4235 | 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 | |
AF1681+ AF5476 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h50 | 3:45 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 | |
KL982 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 1h05 | 11:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22515 | 9:40 AM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 11:55 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL984 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1705+ AF5476 | 10:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 4h10 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA8489 | 10:50 AM London City Airport | 1h05 | 12:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1581 · AF1140 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH996+ LH4227 | 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 | |
LX319 · LX732 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h20 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA434 | 12:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 2:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
U28678 | 12:45 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 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 | |
LX457+ LX732 | 1:10 PM London City Airport | 4h20 | 6:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA8453 | 1:35 PM London City Airport | 1h05 | 3:40 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 | 2:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 4:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Amsterdam flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Amsterdam 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.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
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