Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam is one hour ahead of London and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LCY to AMS start at 07:15 — the first with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 20:45 with KLM. In total, you can take your pick of 74 weekly London City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your LCY to AMS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
KLM has direct flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of the Netherlands if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with KLM on this route.
KLM is the most punctual carrier that operates LCY to AMS flights. An impressive 83.17% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between LCY and AMS:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Right now, R 1,386 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,353. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LCY to AMS.
The cheapest month for flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
London City Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LCY arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
To reach London City Airport from central London, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LCY. Whether you're catching an early flight from London City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Amsterdam in February.
Book your flight from London City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you'd like to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LCY to AMS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in the Netherlands, consider The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are among its highlights.