flights.net AMS → LHR
- Distance
- 230 mi
- Carriers
- 2
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a intra-European route of about 230 miles. KLM and British Airways run frequent flag-carrier service on the westbound Amsterdam-London shuttle. Amsterdam to London feeds Schiphol connections and dense business demand into the UK capital.
Connecting Amsterdam, Netherlands with London, United Kingdom, this is one of the more travelled intra-European city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 230-mile sector nonstop in about 58m. Departures use Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, a 1 terminal airport that is a base for KLM; arrivals land at London Heathrow Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the AMS–LHR sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 230 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 58m |
| Nonstop carriers | 2 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A320, Boeing 737, Embraer E190 |
| Market | intra-European |
Carriers on this route
British Airways, KLM operate nonstop service from Amsterdam to London. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- British Airways (BA)
- KLM (KL)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Boeing 737, Embraer E190 between Amsterdam and London. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Late spring and early fall offer London's best weather and smoother operations. Summer brings peak congestion at both hubs.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Amsterdam to London route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for AMS–LHR where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- AMS → BCN Amsterdam to Barcelona
- BCN → AMS Barcelona to Amsterdam
- AMS → CDG Amsterdam to Paris
- CPH → LHR Copenhagen to London
- ZRH → LHR Zurich to London
- DUB → LHR Dublin to London
- LHR → DUB London to Dublin
- LHR → FCO London to Rome
- AMS → JFK Amsterdam to New York
- JFK → AMS New York to Amsterdam
- JFK → LHR New York to London
- LHR → JFK London to New York
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Amsterdam to London?
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 230 miles (370 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 58m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Amsterdam to London?
- British Airways and KLM operate nonstop service from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
- What aircraft are used on the AMS to LHR route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Boeing 737 and Embraer E190 on the Amsterdam–London route.
- When is the best time to fly from Amsterdam to London?
- Late spring and early fall offer London's best weather and smoother operations. Summer brings peak congestion at both hubs.
- Is AMS to LHR a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a directional nonstop route flown by 2 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the AMS to LHR route connect?
- This route links Amsterdam, Netherlands with London, United Kingdom.
- Which airports does the Amsterdam to London route use?
- Flights depart Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS/EHAM) in Amsterdam and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.