Amsterdam to London (AMS–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 226 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 35 | 319, 320 | 1h15-1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→LGW | DUS→LGW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · LGW: 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.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
AMS–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to LGW
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to LGW is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 226 miles (364 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS).