Amsterdam to London, Essex (AMS–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 194 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 121 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 10 | 320 | 1h-1h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London, Essex from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→STN | RTM→STN | EIN→STN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 28 mi | 65 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 5 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 55m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · STN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
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–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to STN
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AMS to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to STN ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 194 miles (313 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
121 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM) and Eindhoven (EIN).