Amsterdam to London, Essex (AMS–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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U27843
U2 easyJet
320
6:55 PM
CET
7:00 PM
GMT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27841
U2 easyJet
320
7:00 PM
CET T3
6:52 PM
GMT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27845
U2 easyJet
320
7:15 PM
CET
7:20 PM
GMT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27840
U2 easyJet
320
8:55 AM
GMT
11:10 AM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27846
U2 easyJet
320
7:55 PM
GMT
10:00 PM
CET
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Amsterdam to London, Essex
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 194 mi 0h 52m nonstop -1h behind 92 1-stop hubs

AMS–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 194 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 92 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AMS–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 14 320 0h52-1h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AMS to STN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AMS to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
92
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,165
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Amsterdam

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric AMS→STN RTM→STN EIN→STN
Distance from AMS 28 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 5 21
Flight time 0h 52m 0h 55m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of AMS with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Amsterdam.
AMS: CET · STN: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
194 mi / 313 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m to 1h 5m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to AMS

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

Key statistics for the Amsterdam to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance194 mi / 313 km
Flight time0h 52m to 1h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections92 hubs
Origin: AMS
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMS to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Stansted Airport take approximately 0h 52m to 1h 5m. The route covers 194 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from AMS to STN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NTE, AYT, MLA, GDN, BER, OSL, VRN, SSH, YQX, SKG, PRG, BED, FAO, BFS, GLA, LHR, BRI, PMO, VNO, MRS, MXP, BUD, TEB, TLS, BRE, ZAG, SZG, HAM, INN, YYZ, EWR, LPA, ESB, EDI, VCE, RAK, CPH, ADB, BSL, BCN, GOT, DUB, NUE, KRK, ATH, OTP, TRN, POZ, LUX, OPO, GVA, DOH, CDG, WRO, ALC, VLC, MAD, PMI, ORK, SFO, VIE, LIS, ARN, AGP, BLQ, TLL, TFS, SAW, HEL, SVQ, SOF, SJC, TLV, KEF, PSA, FCO, AMM, RIX, DXB, ACE, IBZ, NAP, TNG, AGA, CTA, RMO, PLQ, RVN, FNC, FUE, RBA and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Amsterdam.
Yes, return flights from STN to AMS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RTM and EIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AMS to STN

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AMS to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMS to STN ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 194 miles (313 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

92 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via NTE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM) and Eindhoven (EIN).