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London to Amsterdam flights: compare your options
Plan London to Amsterdam flights around the full journey, from London Heathrow access to your arrival transfer. Amsterdam is a compact city-break choice where airport access is relatively straightforward.
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MAKE THE JOURNEY COUNT
Airlines, flight times and connections
Times below are published examples, not calculated route averages. Connecting journey times include the stop. Services and schedules can change; confirm your exact dates with the airline.
| Route | Airline example | Journey time | Price information |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Amsterdam | British AirwaysLHR → AMS · nonstop | 1h 20mAirline guide estimate | Compare dates for a quote |
Direct or connecting?
The research includes a nonstop option. Compare its arrival time and total cost against connecting itineraries before choosing.
COMPARE THE WHOLE COST
Flight prices to Amsterdam
Compare spring event dates with adjacent weeks rather than assume every shoulder-season flight is cheaper. On a weekend break, baggage charges and an extra hotel night can outweigh a small fare difference.
We do not yet have a comparable fare sample for a reliable average. Request a quote for your dates, cabin and baggage needs; a single advertised low fare would not tell you the average cost.
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THE RIGHT ARRIVAL
Choose your airports
London airports
Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, City and Southend are separate airports. An early departure can require a hotel or taxi; check the first train before treating a low fare as a saving.
London Gatwick
Check train times and which terminal your airline uses, particularly for early departures.
Airport transport information ↗London Stansted
Allow for the journey outside central London and check early-morning services.
Airport transport information ↗London Luton
Include the station-to-terminal connection when comparing your door-to-door time.
Airport transport information ↗London City
An east London option; match the flight schedule with your starting point.
Airport transport information ↗London Southend
A separate airport in Essex; include the rail journey when comparing it with other London airports.
Airport transport information ↗Amsterdam airports
Schiphol is the main airport for Amsterdam. A flight marketed to another Dutch city is not the same arrival point: compare the onward rail journey before treating it as a substitute.
Amsterdam Schiphol
The airport railway station provides onward connections; check the right train and destination before boarding.
Airport transport information ↗Choose a cabin that fits the journey
For this short European journey, compare baggage, flexibility and airport benefits before paying for a cabin upgrade. A business-class label does not by itself promise a long-haul-style bed.
Before you choose
- Compare the full cost from your home to your destination. For a short break, a closer departure airport or a more useful flight time may be worth more than a small saving on the ticket.
- Compare spring event dates with adjacent weeks rather than assume every shoulder-season flight is cheaper. On a weekend break, baggage charges and an extra hotel night can outweigh a small fare difference.
When should you visit Amsterdam?
Spring gardens and tulip trips add demand beyond the city itself.
Compare all seasons and monthly weather →YOUR NEXT STEP
Plan your flight from London to Amsterdam.
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Sources and research notes (2)
- London Heathrow · checked 2026-11-05
Airport operator information for airport identity and onward transport. Confirm timetables for your arrival.
- British Airways route guide · checked 2026-11-05
Airline-published London service and approximate journey time. This is a researched example, not a route-wide average or current availability.