Travelling from London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), you'll have your pick of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Take a direct London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam.
With 112 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the busiest route. KLM operates the earliest flight at 6:30am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from LHR to AMS is with KLM at 8:55pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to AMS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Take the express route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) can be booked from here.
British Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport departing from LHR.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LHR to AMS.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is KLM.
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) plane tickets are available from here.
Board your direct flight from London to AMS with easyJet. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of LGW.
EasyJet ranks number one in bookings on the LGW to AMS route.
The top carrier for punctuality is easyJet. Its London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights land as scheduled 78.72% of the time.
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
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The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport departing from London Stansted Airport (STN).
EasyJet is one popular carrier that offers direct London to AMS plane tickets from STN.
EasyJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from STN to AMS.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is easyJet. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.19% of the time.
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
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STN has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and get to your destination as expected.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
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Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is RM104. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM380. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from London to AMS, book your ticket ten months before your planned departure.
March is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). September is the peak month for travel to Amsterdam. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in January.
Book a London to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Amsterdam right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Amsterdam travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Anne Frank House.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam, a trip to Eindhoven will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam, Groningen is another essential stop in the Netherlands. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.
