Flights Glasgow → Amsterdam
GLA → AMS
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam?
The flight from Glasgow (GLA) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 1h 19m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Glasgow to Amsterdam, operating with a mix of Boeing 737 and Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Amsterdam sees an annual passenger traffic of 66,828,453, indicating its significance as a major travel hub.
The Glasgow (GLA) → Amsterdam (AMS) route is operated by ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Amsterdam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Glasgow (GLA) to Amsterdam (AMS) heads south-east for about 718 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 19m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Amsterdam it is 1.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating GLA-AMS
Frequently asked questions about GLA-AMS
The flight from Glasgow (GLA) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 1h 19m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
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: ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet.
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The Glasgow-Amsterdam route is about 718 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
