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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Amsterdam:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:18 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 10:13 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Amsterdam:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London to Amsterdam takes 1h 18m, covering 216 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London to Amsterdam range from $129 to $227, with an average of $166 over the past 12 months. Anything below $129 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $166 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $137 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to $167 for nonstop.

KLM is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Amsterdam flights are:

• KLM: 91% on time
• British Airways: 86% on time
• easyJet: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Amsterdam flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 21%, and night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between London and Amsterdam is around $122 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 20m. Recent bus fares are around $92, with a trip time of about 11h. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 25% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 9+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from London to Amsterdam are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $54, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from London to Amsterdam may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Amsterdam route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

One-stop flights from London to Amsterdam most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from London to Amsterdam. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $158 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $193, a difference of $35.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between London and Amsterdam. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• KLM
• British Airways
• easyJet

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 14m, compared with 4h 22m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 4h 29m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of London (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Amsterdam RAI, Van Gogh Museum and Vondel Park. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Amsterdam flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you would prefer to get to the city centre via taxi after your flight from London to Amsterdam, you can hire one at the taxi stand outside of the departures area. Taxis to the city centre generally cost around 40 euros (£36) and have a travel time of approximately 20 minutes.

To accommodate travellers with early flights, Schiphol Airport features two onsite accommodation options. The first option is Mercure Hotel Schiphol Airport, a terminal-adjacent three-star hotel, and the second is YOTELAIR, a trendy, first class-themed sleeping cabin in the main terminal.

You and family or travel companions can stay connected throughout your entire stay at Schiphol Airport with their unlimited free Wifi access. Desktop computers are also available at internet lounges located throughout the airport for travellers looking for a more comfortable way to catch up on work whilst waiting for their flights

Located in the Holland Boulevard section of the airport, Schiphol’s Babycare lounge features areas where you can feed, bathe and change your infant. The Babycare lounge also offers parents a place where they can let their babies rest, with seven designated sleep cabins.