Amsterdam to Edinburgh (AMS–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AMS–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. KLM and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 414 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: 6E, AR, BT, G3, KQ, MF, MU, SK, SV, VS | 35 | 295, 32Q | 1h25-1h35 | – | SkyTeam | 6E, AR, BT, G3, KQ, MF, MU, SK, SV, VS |
| U2 easyJet | 20 | 320 | 1h30-1h59 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→EDI | NRN→EDI | BRU→EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 76 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 251 | 6 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 40m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Dutch passport holders enter the UK without a visa for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows multiple visits. Apply online or through the UK ETA app. Processing is usually within minutes.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–EDI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to EDI
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from KLM and easyJet. With 251 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to EDI is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 414 miles (666 km). There are approximately 251 weekly flights outbound and 250 return, totaling 501 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Birmingham, London Stansted and London Gatwick. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weeze (NRN), Zaventem (BRU) and Düsseldorf (DUS).