Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
1 hour 20 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 284 weekly flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The 05:55 departure with easyJet is the earliest available from LGW to AMS. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 21:35 if you're not into early starts.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Amsterdam (and then discovering more of Netherlands!) is straightforward with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the popular stopovers between LGW and AMS:
Geneve Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Glasgow International Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Netherlands. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements often change. Before locking in your cheap ticket from LGW to AMS, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 39 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 104 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to AMS.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're on an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to AMS in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip right by finding the perfect stay. Once you've booked your flight from LGW to AMS, explore our range of hotel options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are among the things you can't miss in Amsterdam.
Complete your Amsterdam trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Amsterdam.
