Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London one hour behind Amsterdam.
Flights from AMS to LCY start from 07:00 — the earliest with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 20:15 with KLM. In total, there are 99 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your AMS to LCY flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is British Airways.
With 70.71% of services landing as planned, KLM is the most punctual carrier operating AMS to LCY flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between AMS and LCY:
Luxembourg Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Glasgow International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport flight is $218. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $307. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from AMS to LCY, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's on-time performance, data shows 67.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)
Reserve a hotel near LCY if you're taking a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a London City Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from London City Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
London City Airport to central London has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)
February is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to London in February.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport for July if you'd like to explore London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to LCY around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.