Amsterdam to London (AMS–LCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–LCY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and KLM lead the route. The flight covers 208 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways | 35 | E90 | 1h04-1h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| KL KLM Also: KQ, VS | 35 | E90 | 1h-1h10 | – | SkyTeam | KQ, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→LCY | RTM→LCY |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 88 | 19 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · LCY: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 5:00 PM in London.
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–LCY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to LCY
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and London City Airport (LCY) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and KLM. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to LCY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to LCY ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 208 miles (335 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 88 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM).