Flights Amsterdam → London
AMS → LHR
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to London, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Airbus A320, Boeing 767, Airbus A321, Airbus A319, Fokker 70, and Boeing 737. The destination airport in London sees an annual passenger traffic of 83,884,572, reflecting its status as a major international hub.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to London (LHR) heads west for about 370 km, a flight time of roughly 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating AMS-LHR
Frequently asked questions about AMS-LHR
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-London route is about 370 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
