When to book for the cheapest London–Amsterdam flights
Cheapest flights London to Amsterdam
Lowest one-way fares currently available. Hand luggage only — add cabin or hold bag for +£8–£30.
| Airline | Departure | Duration | Cabin | Price |
| easyJet | LTN 06:40 | 1h 20m | Economy | £45 |
| easyJet | STN 07:15 | 1h 20m | Economy | £49 |
| Jet2 | STN 09:45 | 1h 25m | Economy | £59 |
| KLM | LHR T4 10:30 | 1h 15m | Economy Light | £79 |
| British Airways | LHR T5 14:25 | 1h 15m | Euro Traveller | £89 |
Who flies London to Amsterdam?
| Airline | Airports | Duration | Cabin | From | Baggage |
| easyJet | LTN, STN, LGW | 1h 20m | Economy | £45 | Small bag free, cabin +£8 |
| Jet2 | STN, MAN, BHX | 1h 25m | Economy | £59 | 22kg hold included |
| Vueling | LGW | 1h 20m | Economy / Optima | £65 | Cabin bag included |
| KLM | LHR (T4), LGW, LCY | 1h 15m | Economy / Business | £79 | Cabin bag included |
| British Airways | LHR (T5), LGW, LCY | 1h 15m | Euro Traveller / Club Europe | £89 | Cabin bag included |
| Transavia | LTN (seasonal) | 1h 25m | Economy | £55 | Small bag free |
Six airlines fly direct London → Amsterdam with 25+ daily departures across four London airports. KLM operates hourly shuttles from LHR — the thickest European route from Heathrow.
Best time to fly — 12-month heatmap
Cheapest months in green, peak in red. Prices are one-way, cheapest available fare.
🟢 Cheap (£35–£48) 🟡 Average (£48–£80) 🔴 Peak (£80+). April peaks for King's Day and tulip season; December for Christmas markets.
Alternative routes to Amsterdam
London to Amsterdam FAQs
Direct flights take 1h 15m–1h 25m. It's one of the shortest international flights from the UK. Heathrow and London City departures are marginally faster thanks to direct approach paths into Schiphol.
All four major London airports serve Amsterdam. Heathrow (KLM hourly, BA T5) is the most frequent — great for business travellers. Gatwick has BA and KLM. Stansted and Luton (easyJet, Jet2) are the cheapest. London City runs a handful of KLM/BA shuttles for Canary Wharf commuters.
January and November are cheapest — fares from £35 one-way. Avoid Easter week, King's Day (27 April), tulip season (mid-April), school summer holidays (July–August) and Christmas markets (December), when prices can double.
UK passport holders can visit the Netherlands (Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS will apply once live — check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/netherlands. Passport must be valid for 3 months beyond departure.
Direct train from Schiphol Plaza to Amsterdam Centraal takes 15 minutes and costs €5.90. Trains run every 10 minutes, 24/7. A taxi is roughly €45–55 and takes 25 minutes depending on traffic. The Airport Express bus 397 is €7.50 and terminates at Leidseplein.
Yes — British Airways Club Europe (LHR–AMS) and KLM Business (LHR/LGW–AMS) offer short-haul business from around £249 one-way. Includes lounge access at Heathrow T5/Schiphol, priority boarding, and blocked middle seats. Not worth it for a 75-minute flight unless you need the lounges.