Amsterdam to Manchester, Greater Manchester (AMS–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–MAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. KLM and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 303 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: 6E, BT, CI, G3, GA, KE, KQ, MF, MU, SV, VS | 41 | 32Q, 73H, 73J, E7W, E90 | 1h20-1h25 | – | SkyTeam | 6E, BT, CI, G3, GA, KE, KQ, MF, MU, SV, VS |
| U2 easyJet | 32 | 319, 320 | 1h20-1h36 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→MAN | EIN→MAN | BRU→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 65 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 309 | 3 | 8 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 25m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 5:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
AMS–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to MAN
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from KLM and easyJet. With 309 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to MAN is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 303 miles (487 km). There are approximately 309 weekly flights outbound and 310 return, totaling 619 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Düsseldorf and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eindhoven (EIN), Zaventem (BRU) and Düsseldorf (DUS).