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

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U27839
U2 easyJet
319
7:10 AM
CEST T3
7:15 AM
BST
1h 5m
46%
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U27845
U2 easyJet
320
1:42 PM
CEST
1:29 PM
BST
0h 47m
46%
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U27846
U2 easyJet
320
8:10 PM
BST
10:15 PM
CEST
1h 5m
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U27840
U2 easyJet
320
8:15 PM
BST T1
10:20 PM
CEST
1h 5m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LHR London 3h 25m 6EB6BA → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
GLA Glasgow 3h 36m 6EARBT → RKU2 Glasgow (GLA) to London, Essex flights
DUB Dublin 3h 46m 6EB6BT → FR Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 3h 50m 6EAFCI → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
EDI Edinburgh 4h 2m 6EARBT → RKU2 Edinburgh (EDI) to London, Essex flights
GOT Göteborg 4h 10m 6EG3KL → FR Göteborg (GOT) to London, Essex flights
BER Berlin 4h 35m 6EGAKE → FRRK Berlin (BER) to London, Essex flights
NUE Nuremberg 4h 40m 6EKLMU → FR Nuremberg (NUE) to London, Essex flights
GOA Genova (GE) 4h 45m KLSK → FR Genova (GE) (GOA) to London, Essex flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 4h 46m 6EDYEK → RK Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to London, Essex flights
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Amsterdam to London, Essex
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 194 mi 0h 56m nonstop -1h behind

AMS–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 194 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Amsterdam flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AMS–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 11 319, 320 0h47-1h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AMS to STN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AMS to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
116
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
LHR ~3h 25m GLA ~3h 36m DUB ~3h 46m CDG ~3h 50m EDI ~4h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
8,444
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.
Alternatives

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 11 9 21
Flight time 0h 56m 0h 55m 1h 5m
Rotterdam (RTM) to London, Essex flights · Eindhoven (EIN) to London, Essex flights · Antwerp (ANR) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of AMS with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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 56m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

AMS–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Amsterdam to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance194 mi / 313 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AMS
Full nameAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMS to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Stansted Airport take about 0h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 194 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AMS to STN: easyJet.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Glasgow and Dublin.
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, EIN and ANR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AMS to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMS to STN is about 0 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 194 miles (313 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Glasgow and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM), Eindhoven (EIN) and Antwerp (ANR).