Travelling from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 1 hour 15 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Leeds.
Flights from LBA to AMS start at 06:10 — the first with KLM. The latest departure is at 17:20 with KLM. In total, you can take your pick of 26 weekly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LBA to AMS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
KLM is your gateway to exploring Amsterdam (and perhaps some other great parts of Netherlands!). Check out the direct flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is KLM.
With 69.82% of services landing as planned, KLM is the most punctual carrier offering LBA to AMS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LBA and AMS:
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is R 1,194. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 3,308. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LBA to AMS by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
68.63% of flights leaving from Leeds Bradford International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Leeds Bradford International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Leeds. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LBA? If you're boarding an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Reserve a hotel close to AMS if you're catching a late Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amsterdam and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. To escape the crowds, travel to Amsterdam in January.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LBA to AMS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Netherlands just waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in Netherlands. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.