Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 129 London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. If you'd like to be on board early, opt for the 06:30 KLM flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:55 with KLM.
Your LHR to AMS flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
British Airways offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to AMS flights, with 65.73% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and AMS:
Brussels Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Newcastle International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
ج.م. 3,894 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 8,793. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book four months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to AMS.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amsterdam and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To skip the crowds, head to Amsterdam in January.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you want to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 24ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Netherlands waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
If you want to check out another corner of Netherlands, head for The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are the start of reasons to visit.
