Edinburgh to Amsterdam flights

Amsterdam is a quick hop from Edinburgh, with direct flights taking about 1 hour 30 minutes. KLM and easyJet both fly the route, with frequent departures from the single terminal at Edinburgh Airport.

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam start from £35, based on purchases made on Opodo in recent days.

Spring and autumn are the busy seasons.

When departing for the Netherlands, you will use Edinburgh Airport (EDI), situated 6 miles west of the city. The airport uses a single terminal building, easily navigated on foot. Reach the terminal from the city centre via the Airlink 100 bus or the Edinburgh Trams. Both provide direct links to the check-in area.

Major carriers including KLM and easyJet operate frequent direct flights on this route. While the terminal has a variety of shops and restaurants, aim to arrive at least two hours before your scheduled departure to clear security.

Flights from Scotland land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), a major European hub 9 miles south-west of the city. The most efficient way to reach the centre is the NS train service from the station directly beneath the main terminal plaza. Trains to Amsterdam Central Station depart frequently and the journey takes roughly 15 minutes.

Alternatively, the Amsterdam Airport Express (bus 397) departs from the bus station outside the arrival halls for Leidseplein and Museumplein. For a private hire vehicle or taxi, ranks are located in front of Schiphol Plaza. The drive to the city centre takes about 20 minutes.

Amsterdam is defined by its historic Grachtengordel, a 17th-century canal ring that is best explored by a boat tour. The Museumplein district is the city's cultural heart, housing the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. For a moving look at local history, the Anne Frank House on the Prinsengracht remains one of the most significant sites in the city.