flights.net LHR → AMS
- Distance
- 230 mi
- Carriers
- 2
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a intra-European route of about 230 miles. A high-frequency business corridor where British Airways and KLM connect London with Amsterdam's Schiphol hub. London to Amsterdam is one of Europe's densest short-haul routes for business and connecting traffic.
Connecting London, United Kingdom with Amsterdam, Netherlands, this is one of the more travelled intra-European city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 230-mile sector nonstop in about 58m. Departures use London Heathrow Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for British Airways, Virgin Atlantic; arrivals land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, which has 1 terminal and anchors KLM. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the LHR–AMS sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) |
|---|---|
| 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 London to Amsterdam. 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 London and Amsterdam. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
April's tulip season and the May-September mild stretch are ideal for Amsterdam. Spring shoulder months keep fares reasonable.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the London to Amsterdam 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 LHR–AMS where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from London to Amsterdam?
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is about 230 miles (370 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 58m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from London to Amsterdam?
- British Airways and KLM operate nonstop service from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
- What aircraft are used on the LHR to AMS route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Boeing 737 and Embraer E190 on the London–Amsterdam route.
- When is the best time to fly from London to Amsterdam?
- April's tulip season and the May-September mild stretch are ideal for Amsterdam. Spring shoulder months keep fares reasonable.
- Is LHR to AMS a nonstop flight?
- Yes. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a directional nonstop route flown by 2 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the LHR to AMS route connect?
- This route links London, United Kingdom with Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- Which airports does the London to Amsterdam route use?
- Flights depart London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS/EHAM) in Amsterdam.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.