Which London airport should I choose from Amsterdam?

Depends on destination: Heathrow for West London and long-haul connections; London City for Canary Wharf/business; Gatwick for South London; Stansted/Luton for cheap fares. KLM operates hourly Schiphol–Heathrow shuttles.

What is the cheapest month to fly Amsterdam to London?

January, February and November are cheapest — fares from £42 one-way. School holidays (July, August, Easter) and December see the sharpest price rises.

Cheap Flights Amsterdam to London (AMS→LON)

Q: How long is a direct flight from Amsterdam to London?

Direct flights take 1h 15m to 1h 25m. Prevailing westerly winds mean the westbound leg is marginally slower than eastbound. LCY and LHR approaches are the quickest.

Q: How do I get from London airports into the city?

LHR: Elizabeth line £12.80 (40m), Heathrow Express £25 (15m to Paddington). LGW: Gatwick Express £19.80 (30m). STN: Stansted Express £23 (47m). LTN: Luton DART + Thameslink £17 (45m). LCY: DLR £3.60 (22m to Bank).

Q: Can I fly business class Amsterdam to London?

Yes — KLM Business and BA Club Europe from AMS–LHR cost from €249 one-way. Includes Schiphol Crown Lounge access (KLM) or BA lounge, priority boarding and blocked middle seat. Only really worth it for the lounge.

Insight

When to book for the cheapest Amsterdam–London flights

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Book 4–6 weeks out

The route is heavy with business travel. Last-minute fares rise sharply in the final 10 days.

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Early morning cheapest

06:30–08:00 departures consistently cheapest as business travellers prefer 09:00+ slots.

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Avoid Dec peak

Christmas and New Year travel pushes AMS–LHR fares past £150. Early January is cheapest.

Lowest fares

Cheapest flights Amsterdam to London

Lowest one-way fares currently available. Hand luggage only — add cabin or hold bag for +£8–£30.

Airline	Departure	Duration	Cabin	Price
easyJet	AMS 06:50 → LTN	1h 20m	Economy	£42
Transavia	AMS 07:25 → LTN	1h 25m	Economy	£48
Jet2	AMS 10:30 → STN	1h 25m	Economy	£58
KLM	AMS 13:40 → LHR T4	1h 15m	Economy Light	£75
British Airways	AMS 16:50 → LHR T5	1h 15m	Euro Traveller	£85

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All airlines on this route

Who flies Amsterdam to London?

Airline	Airports	Duration	Cabin	From	Baggage
easyJet	AMS → LTN, STN, LGW	1h 20m	Economy	£42	Small bag free, cabin +£8
Transavia	AMS → LTN (seasonal)	1h 25m	Economy	£48	Small bag free
Jet2	AMS → STN, MAN, BHX	1h 25m	Economy	£58	22kg hold included
Vueling	AMS → LGW	1h 20m	Economy / Optima	£62	Cabin bag included
KLM	AMS → LHR (T4), LGW, LCY	1h 15m	Economy / Business	£75	Cabin bag included
British Airways	AMS → LHR (T5), LGW, LCY	1h 15m	Euro Traveller / Club Europe	£85	Cabin bag included

Six airlines fly direct Amsterdam → London with 25+ daily departures from Schiphol across all five London airports. KLM's AMS–LHR shuttle is the thickest Heathrow European route.

Price calendar — 12 months

Best time to fly — 12-month heatmap

Cheapest months in green, peak in red. Prices are one-way, cheapest available fare.

Jan

£42

Feb

£44

Mar

£55

Apr

£98

May

£65

Jun

£92

Jul

£108

Aug

£115

Sep

£62

Oct

£52

Nov

£42

Dec

£85

🟢 Cheap (£42–£52) 🟡 Average (£52–£80) 🔴 Peak (£80+). April spikes for King's Day, December for Christmas/NYE.

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Alternative routes from Amsterdam

Eurostar Amsterdam–London

Direct from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras — 4h 10m city-to-city, no check-in hell. From €75 one-way.

from £65

Rotterdam (RTM) → London

BA from LCY. RTM is 40 min by train from Amsterdam Centraal (€13). Good if you're near Rotterdam.

from £69

Eindhoven (EIN) → London

Ryanair from STN. EIN is 1h 25m train ride from Amsterdam (€21) — worth it if the fare is £15+ cheaper.

from £39

Frequently Asked Questions

Amsterdam to London FAQs

How long is a direct flight from Amsterdam to London? +

Direct flights take 1h 15m–1h 25m. Prevailing westerly winds make this leg marginally slower than London→Amsterdam. LCY and LHR approaches are fastest from Schiphol thanks to direct routing over the North Sea.

Which London airport should I choose? +

It depends on where you're going. Heathrow for West London and onward long-haul connections (KLM shuttles hourly). London City for Canary Wharf or The City — fastest airport-to-business transfer. Gatwick for South London and Brighton. Stansted and Luton for the cheapest fares.

What's the cheapest month to fly? +

January, February and November are cheapest — fares from £42 one-way. Avoid UK and Dutch school holidays (Easter, July–August, half terms), Christmas and New Year when AMS–LHR can exceed £150 one-way.

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for the UK? +

Dutch passport holders can visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months (tourism, business, study up to 30 days). From January 2025 an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) is required — apply online, cost £10, valid 2 years with multiple entries. See gov.uk/eta.

How do I get from London airports into the city? +

LHR: Elizabeth line £12.80 (40m to Paddington/Liverpool St), Heathrow Express £25 (15m). LGW: Gatwick Express £19.80 (30m to Victoria), Thameslink £12 (35m). STN: Stansted Express £23 (47m to Liverpool St). LTN: Luton DART + Thameslink £17 (45m to St Pancras). LCY: DLR £3.60 (22m to Bank).

Can I fly business class Amsterdam to London? +

Yes — KLM Business (Schiphol Crown Lounge access, excellent for long-haul connections) and BA Club Europe both operate AMS–LHR from around €249 one-way. Worth it only for the lounge access, especially if you're connecting onwards; the 75-minute flight gives you no real time to enjoy the cabin.

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