Find Cheap Flights from London to Amsterdam from £26

Direct flights from London to Amsterdam take around 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it a quick and convenient journey. With frequent daily departures from multiple London airports, it's easy to find a flight that suits your schedule. To get even better value for your trip, consider booking your flight and hotel together—you could save up to 40% compared to booking them separately.

Amsterdam is one hour ahead of London, so remember to factor in the time difference when planning your itinerary.

London is served by six airports, each catering to different types of travellers and destinations:

• Heathrow Airport (LHR): The UK's largest airport, offering an extensive network of domestic, European, and long-haul international flights.
• Gatwick Airport (LGW): A popular choice for both short-haul and long-haul flights, with connections to destinations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and beyond.
• Stansted Airport (STN): Best known for its wide selection of low-cost flights to European destinations.
• Luton Airport (LTN): A major hub for budget airlines, offering affordable flights to cities across Europe and selected international destinations.
• London City Airport (LCY): Conveniently located near Canary Wharf and the City of London, making it ideal for business travellers and short city breaks.
• Southend Airport (SEN): A smaller airport offering a relaxed travel experience and a selection of domestic and European routes.

When searching for flights to or from London, comparing all six airports can help you find the best flight deals, convenient departure times, and routes that suit your travel plans.

Amsterdam Schiphol is the city's only international airport. All flights from London will direct you to this airport. It's around five miles south of the city itself, in the province of Haarlemmermeer. It's the world's third busiest airport, but it's built around a single terminal concept. From this single terminal, three departure halls serve all airlines.

Getting to the city from Amsterdam Schiphol is easy. Schiphol has its own dedicated train station under the main terminal itself. Head from arrivals to the Plaza and take a lift or escalator to the platforms below. You can access the city or cities further afield from this direct line, look out for the NS and SNCB trains, with rides running every 15 minutes in the day and every hour from 1am to 6am.

Just outside the Plaza is the main bus terminal, for buses to the city and further afield. Taxis and car rentals can also be found here, too.

Amsterdam Schiphol has a host of services and facilities. These can be used to make your arrival or departure more comfortable and enjoyable.

Travellers with young children can make use of dedicated Baby Care areas.

Like any international airport, a whole range of shopping options are available. Major brands of clothing and electronics have shops there. Last-minute gifts can also be purchased from unique shops like The House of Tulips and Say Cheese. And you can pick up any forgotten supplies from a Boots Pharmacy in the Plaza.

For dining options, you've got everything from well-known fast food chains to coffee houses for bites on the go. If you want to sit down and relax, then Kebaya and Jamie's Deli offer more upmarket options.

Flights tend to be cheaper in winter as many people take holidays in December. The darker nights and weather may deter some tourists, but for you, that could mean a quieter city trip and if it coincides with sunny, clear days, it could be a fantastic, low-cost winter break.

July and August bring the best of the weather to Amsterdam. The average temperature is 22 C, with sunny days and a light breeze. That's perfect for biking around the canals and stopping for an al frescocoffee. September is great, too, as it's quieter and only slightly cooler.

Tuesday and Thursday tend to be the cheapest and quietest days to travel, letting you beat the crowds and queues for the main attractions.

Amsterdam is a thriving capital city, built on its rich maritime heritage. Three days in Amsterdam is the perfect amount of time to see everything.

For those who want to explore its past, the Royal Palace and The Rijksmuseum are a must. To understand more about a crucial moment in the city’s modern history, visit the Anne Frank House, the former home of a young Jewish girl who hid there during the Second World War to avoid the occupying Nazis.

The Rijksmuseum also houses some spectacular works of art from the Dutch masters, but art lovers mustn't ignore the city's famous son. The Van Gogh Museum houses a huge collection from the post-impressionist, which has an immersive 3D experience as well as his most famous works.

Amsterdam itself is a beautiful, biker-friendly city, so many locals prefer to get about by bicycle. If you want to join them you can rent a bike from lots of small independent businesses that will also provide maps of the cycle lanes to get you around and out of the city. There are also plenty of boat trips on its interconnecting canals available.

Finally, Amsterdam's unique nightlife deserves a mention, while the Heineken Museum melds an interactive experience with brewing for beer lovers. If you’re looking to treat yourself a little, then there are plenty of options for world-class dining, though some require you to book in advance.