Cheap Flights from London to Amsterdam

Introduction of Flights from London to Amsterdam

Airlines operating London to Amsterdam flights

Five airlines fly from London to Amsterdam: oneworld, SkyTeam, British Airways, easyJet and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Earliest and latest flights from London to Amsterdam

The earliest flight from London to Amsterdam is the KL1000 by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, which departs from London Heathrow at 06:30 and arrives at Amsterdam Schipol Airport at 09:00. The latest flight is also from KLM and follows the same route – flight KL1032 sets off from Heathrow at 20:25 and arrives in Schiphol at 22:35.

Lowest price for flights from London to Amsterdam

Depending on when you fly, you can pick up a ticket from London to Amsterdam for as little as £23 (single) or £44 (return). If you’re looking for a bargain, remember it pays to book ahead with Trip.com.

Average flight time / distance

The distance from London to Amsterdam is approx. 222 miles (357 km). Average flight time is 1 hour 20 min.

Airports in London

In total, there are five international airports in London that offer flights to Amsterdam.

Heathrow

The third busiest airport in the world, Heathrow’s 5 terminals handle around 80 million passengers each year. Those passing through can enjoy free Wi-Fi and a range of shopping, eating and comfort facilities. Located on the western edge of the city, Heathrow connects to central London in a number of different ways: Bus. Take a National Express coach from London Victoria Coach Station for just £17, and you’ll be at Heathrow in around 50 minutes. Tube. London Underground trains alite at Heathrow Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. For just £6 you can get there in less than 45 minutes. Train. Non-stop Heathrow Express trains connect London Paddington to Heathrow in about 15 minutes and cost £5.50. Taxi. A taxi from the city will take about an hour, depending on traffic, and costs £45–£55.

Gatwick

About 29.5 miles (47.4 km) south of London, near the town of Crawley, Gatwick has 2 terminals and a range of facilities for waiting, shopping and dining. To get here from central London, you have a number of options: Train: Take the Gatwick Express from London Victoria and you’ll arrive in 30 min. Tickets cost £17.80. Bus: Setting off from London Victoria Coach Station, National Express coaches to Gatwick Airport take around 1 hour 45 mins and cost £6–£8. Taxi: Journey time from London is about an hour (depending on traffic). Fares cost £60-£90.

Stansted

Located in Stansted Mountfitchet, 42 miles (68 km) from the centre of London, Stansted Airport is built around one main terminal, where facilities include free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, prayer rooms and shops. From London city centre, there are options to suit every budget and timeframe: Bus: National Express coach services take around 50 min and cost £3.50. Taxi: Taxis take at least 1 hour 10 min and cost £40–£60. Train: Trains from central London take around 50 min and cost £19.90.

Luton

Luton Airport is a base for low-cost airlines, where passengers can enjoy 4 hours of free Wi-Fi, duty-free shopping and various other facilities for eating, drinking and passing the time before departure. As the name suggests, Luton Airport is actually closest to the city of Luton. However, you can still get there relatively quickly and easily from central London: Taxi: A taxi takes at least 1 hour 30 min and will cost upwards of £45. Bus: National Express coaches take around 2 hours from central London and cost £5. Train: Direct trains get to Luton Airport Parkway within 2 hours and cost £18.40.

London City

Located in East London, this single-runway airport features a range of shopping facilities to help you with any last-minute preparations for your Amsterdam trip. Its location within the city limits also makes it a quick and easy place for departure. Here’s how to get there: Taxi: An iconic London black cab will get you there in 22 minutes and cost about £55. Tube and train: Take the Jubilee Line to Canning Town on the London Underground, then hop on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and you’ll be at the airport in around 20 min, all for just £5. Bus: Allow yourself around 42 minutes of road time, and you can reach London City for just £4.

Airports in Amsterdam

Located about 12 miles (20 km) from Amsterdam city centre, Schiphol Airport is the main international airport in the Netherlands. It has just one terminal, which is divided into 3 departure halls and 223 boarding gates. You can reach Amsterdam city centre from Schiphol in around 30 minutes by train, taxi or hotel shuttle. The airport features a large shopping area known as Schiphol Plaza, which links the three terminal halls together and has two supermarkets, a museum and a library. Passengers will also discover a large rooftop viewing area for plane spotting, various restaurants and cafes, and a Hilton hotel. There are several ways to reach Amsterdam city centre from Schiphol airport: Train. Located directly below the terminal complex, trains from Schiphol Airport Railway Station to Amsterdam city centre cost €5.40 (£4.50) and take 20 minutes. Bus. The Amsterdam Airport Express (number 397) departs from right outside the main airport hall and takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre of Amsterdam. Tickets cost €5.50 (£4.60). Taxi. The quickest way to reach the city centre is by hiring an Amsterdam airport taxi, which takes around 15-20 minutes. Expect to pay around €39 (£32). Schiphol Hotel Shuttle. Run by Connexxion, the Schiphol Hotel Shuttle is a shared vehicle that holds up to 8 passengers and connects to over 100 Amsterdam hotels. Shuttles run every half hour from platform A7. Tickets are around €18 (£15).

Destination Amsterdam: Recommended Attractions in Amsterdam

Known as ‘the Venice of the North’, Amsterdam is a beautiful city with many spectacular attractions to explore. Here are 10 of the most popular:

1. The canals

Amsterdam’s network of more than 100 waterways has been threading the city together since the 17th century. A charming way to get from A to B.

2. Rijksmuseum

Located in Museum Square, the Rijksmuseum is home to more than a million artefacts; from Rembrandt to Van Gogh, it showcases some of the most important artworks in Dutch history.

3. The Van Gogh Museum

Van Gogh masterpieces are displayed here alongside a superb collection of relics and keepsakes, revealing intimate details of his character and the tragic life he led.

4. Begijnhof

The eye-catching Begijnhop Kapel is a beautiful historic building in the centre of Amsterdam that features marble columns, stained glass windows and superb examples of Dutch architecture.

5. Anne Frank’s House

Intimate, uplifting and upsetting, Anne Frank’s house reveals a young girl’s vibrant life, while also providing a poignant reminder of the forces that conspired to extinguish it.

6. Bloemenmarkt

This floating market on the Singel canal is one of Amsterdam’s main attractions, as it offers a colourful setting that’s perfect for shopping and great for photo opportunities.

7. Vondelpark

Named after one of Holland’s most beloved poets, the scenic Vondelpark is a location that’s sure to get your creative juices flowing. 8. Scheepvaart Museum In the 1600s, Amsterdam was one of the world’s wealthiest cities. Today, this spectacular maritime museum explains how the Dutch built an empire through a combination of spice, conquest and colonialism. 9. De Wallen Home to Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District, De Wallen is one of the city’s most popular attractions. Less seedy than it sounds, the bright lights of Amsterdam are well worth a look. 10. Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam Regular exhibitions of artworks and historical treasures make this seventeenth-century royal palace one of Amsterdam’s most visited tourist attractions, as well as an awe-inspiring architectural wonder.