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

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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 50m ago
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U27839
U2 easyJet
320
7:25 AM
CEST T3
7:35 AM
BST
1h 10m
55%
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U27845
U2 easyJet
319
7:15 PM
CEST
7:20 PM
BST
1h 5m
55%
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U27840
U2 easyJet
319
3:55 PM
BST T1
6:00 PM
CEST
1h 5m
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U27846
U2 easyJet
320
8:10 PM
BST
10:15 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
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 3h 15m 6EAFCI → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
LHR London 3h 25m 6EB6BA → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
HAM Hamburg 3h 25m 6EKEKL → FR Hamburg (HAM) to London, Essex flights
EDI Edinburgh 3h 40m 6EARBT → RKU2 Edinburgh (EDI) to London, Essex flights
GLA Glasgow 3h 50m 6EARBT → RKU2 Glasgow (GLA) to London, Essex flights
DUB Dublin 4h 6EB6BT → FRRK Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
BER Berlin 4h 3m 6EGAKE → FRRK Berlin (BER) to London, Essex flights
GOT Göteborg 4h 10m 6EG3KL → FR Göteborg (GOT) to London, Essex flights
ORK Cork 4h 15m KLWS → FRRK Cork (ORK) to London, Essex flights
CPH Copenhagen 4h 25m 6EAMD8 → FRRK Copenhagen (CPH) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Amsterdam to London, Essex
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 194 mi 1h 8m nonstop -1h behind

AMS–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 194 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore AMS Routes STN Routes AMS Live Flights STN Live Flights
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 10 319, 320 1h05-1h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (10 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
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
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
121
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
CDG ~3h 15m LHR ~3h 25m HAM ~3h 25m EDI ~3h 40m GLA ~3h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
8,021
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 10 9 21
Flight time 1h 8m 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 1h 8m 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 time1h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 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 1h 8m 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 Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Hamburg Helmut Schmidt.
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 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AMS to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMS to STN is about 1 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 194 miles (313 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 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 Hamburg Helmut Schmidt. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM), Eindhoven (EIN) and Antwerp (ANR).