Fascinating Venice of the North

Amsterdam is a sought-after destination, attracting visitors eager to discover its interesting blend of culture, famous canals, and vibrant nightlife. The capital of The Netherlands offers a myriad of things to see and do in any season.

Best time to travel and events

While Amsterdam is a destination that can be enjoyed and appreciated at any time of the year, certain highlights in the event calendar are not to be missed. Among those, Koningsdag is undoubtedly the most important. On 27th April, this national holiday honours and celebrates King Willem Alexander for his birthday. Another event of note is Bevrijdingsdag, which marks the end of the occupation of the country by Nazi Germany on 5th May. Spring is therefore the perfect season to discover what makes Amsterdam so exciting.

Things to know before you go

One of the things that may surprise visitors is the varied food scene in Amsterdam. Indeed, numerous restaurants in the Dutch capital serve cuisine by former colonies, including Indonesia, Surinam, and Netherland Antilles. Whereas the capital is rather expensive generally, especially in the tourist centre, prices in restaurants are sometimes cheaper than in the UK. Something else that is good to know is that there is a free ferry called "het pontje" starting from behind Centraal Station and crossing the IJ to NDSM, a former wharf turned into a cultural centre. The time in The Netherlands is GMT+1, i.e. an hour ahead of the UK.

Information about local accommodation and transport

After arrival in Amsterdam, several options are available to travel to the city centre. From the airport railway station, trains make the connection in 15 minutes for about 4 EUR, while bus 197 travels between the airport and Leidseplein in around 35 minutes. Also, taxis are available and cost approximately 50 EUR. Generally taxis are the most expensive choice to travel within Amsterdam, as 10-minute journeys cost around 15-20 EUR. Another option is to take public transport, either with single tram tickets, or with a 24h day pass. The latter costs about 8 EUR (approximately 3 EUR for children between 4-11).When it comes to accommodation, a wide range of options exist, including hostel rooms for around 20 EUR a night and hotels starting at about 45 EUR.

ABZ AMS	08/04/24	easyJet	£95	Check
ABZ AMS	08/04/24	British Airways, easyJet	£115	Check
ABZ AMS direct	08/03/24 - 30/03/24	KLM	£206	Check

BFS AMS direct	01/08/24 - 09/08/24	easyJet	£132	Check
BFS AMS	01/08/24 - 09/08/24	easyJet	£189	Check
BFS AMS direct	01/08/24 - 09/08/24	easyJet	£187	Check

BHX AMS direct	20/04/24	easyJet	£32	Check
BHX AMS direct	13/12/23 - 17/12/23	easyJet	£88	Check
BHX AMS direct	01/06/24	easyJet	£32	Check

BRS AMS direct	17/05/24 - 21/05/24	easyJet	£105	Check
BRS AMS direct	26/04/24 - 28/04/24	KLM	£127	Check
BRS AMS direct	24/12/23 - 27/12/23	easyJet	£126	Check

CWL AMS direct	24/12/23 - 27/12/23	KLM	£179	Check
CWL AMS direct	22/12/23 - 25/12/23	KLM	£193	Check
CWL AMS direct	16/12/23 - 19/12/23	KLM	£182	Check

Flights to Amsterdam

Amsterdam Schiphol

Amsterdam travel tips

Fascinating Venice of the North

Best time to travel and events

Things to know before you go

Information about local accommodation and transport

Most frequent connection from Amsterdam

Airport

Most Popular Flight Routes

EDI AMS direct	30/01/24 - 03/02/24	easyJet	£78	Check
EDI AMS direct	29/01/24 - 02/02/24	CitizenPlane	£97	Check
EDI AMS direct	29/01/24 - 02/02/24	easyJet	£82	Check

EMA AMS	21/03/24 - 26/03/24	Air France	£265	Check
EMA AMS	21/03/24 - 26/03/24	Air France	£268	Check
EMA AMS	07/03/24	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines, KLM	£911	Check

GLA AMS	08/01/24 - 09/01/24	Ryanair	£85	Check
GLA AMS direct	21/01/24 - 22/01/24	easyJet	£85	Check
GLA AMS direct	10/04/24 - 14/04/24	easyJet	£94	Check

LBA AMS	14/12/23 - 18/12/23	Ryanair	£90	Check
LBA AMS	16/01/24 - 20/01/24	Ryanair, Aer Lingus Irish Airlines	£100	Check
LBA AMS direct	25/01/24 - 29/01/24	KLM	£138	Check