Cheap flights from London Heathrow to Amsterdam Schiphol

Cheap Flights from London Heathrow to Amsterdam

Each week 133 flights wing their way from London Heathrow International (LHR) to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (AMS). Skyscanner can help you narrow down your search so you find the best rate for your next trip. The online search system also helps you to find hotels, cars and alternate transportation sources, especially helpful during peak travel periods.

Best Time to Book a Flight to Amsterdam

Tickets from London-Heathrow to Amsterdam tend to be more expensive in the spring, coinciding with the tulip festival in Keukenhof. Holiday periods, such as during the Christmas and New Year break also have higher rates and less availability. Do your flight search on Skyscanner as soon as possible and then book your trip right away so you don't loose out on that great fare or ideal routing.

Airlines That Fly to Amsterdam

British Airways and KLM have more flights to Amsterdam than the rest of the carriers combined. Both airlines offer non-stops and are competitively priced. Flying time on the best routes is just over an hour. Pick your preferred departure and return times and dates easily using the Skyscanner search engine. Pull up an entire month and compare prices.Be flexible on dates and you'll really see the savings.

What to Expect When Arriving at the Airport

Arrivals at Amsterdam Airport's single terminal are on the ground level. The terminal does have six different concourses so it is fairly spread out. Schiphol Airport is only 22 kilometres from downtown Amsterdam. The fastest way to get to the city centre from the airport is the Sprinter Rapid Transit, about a 10-minute ride. Car rentals are available near baggage claim with other transportation options just outside.

Airport Facilities

Upon arrival, you'll find a number of ATMs, currency exchange outlets and gift shops in both the pre- and post-security areas. Most passenger services are in a central shopping zone, called Schiphol Plaza, right outside the arrivals gates. Duty Free shops, name-brand stores and several eateries are in this area. Wi-Fi is free throughout Amsterdam airport and at the Communication Centre, the latter specially designed to accommodate business travellers. A mobile phone rental outfit is located in the arrivals section of concourse 1 and 2. A number of hotels are also nearby.

What to Do and See in Amsterdam

Beginning at the end of March through May, the Keukenhof Tulip and Flower Festival welcomes guests from around the world. Tours of this colourful celebration are available from Amsterdam. The Waterlooplein Flea Market, started in 1880, is a great place for souvenirs and locally made goods. Check out the Royal Palace, built in 1655 as a town hall. Self guided audio tours are available. Visit the Van Gogh Museum, having the largest collection of works from this famed local artist. Take a cruise along Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage listed canals, or join a bike tour in this pedal-friendly city.