Birmingham to Amsterdam Schiphol
442 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 57m with 2 airlines operating direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £49 return), with peak prices in August (around £122). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Birmingham
Birmingham serves the Midlands and is the UK's seventh-busiest airport, with strong Ryanair and Jet2 short-haul leisure networks plus full-service connections via KLM, Lufthansa and Aer Lingus to global hubs. Emirates, Qatar and Air India operate the long-haul slots. The terminal connects to Birmingham International station — eight minutes by train to Birmingham New Street — which makes it one of the better-connected UK airports for rail passengers.
Arriving in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol is one of Europe's biggest hubs and KLM's home base, 10 minutes from Centraal Station by train (€5). The route from the UK is dominated by KLM and easyJet, with British Airways adding LHR slots and Ryanair operating some regional services. Fares stay relatively stable year-round; the cheapest weeks are typically late January and mid-November.
Who flies BHX to AMS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| KLM | KL | 57m | Economy |
| Flybe (codeshare via KLM) | BE | 57m | Economy |
2 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly BHX→AMS
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Birmingham to Amsterdam FAQs
Direct flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) take approximately 57m for the 442 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £37. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
2 carriers operate direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS): KLM and Flybe (codeshare via KLM). Frequencies vary by season and carrier — KLM typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Netherlands (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands before booking.
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is the primary international airport for Amsterdam. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.