Total flight time from Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam

A single runway airport in Northern Ireland, George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is a hub for Aer Lingus Regional. The airport is just 5 kilometres (3 miles) from Belfast City Centre. In 2006, its name was changed in memory of professional footballer George Best. While primarily serving destinations in the United Kingdom, the airport has some international routes including flights to Amsterdam.

KLM flights between Belfast and Amsterdam

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operates flights from Belfast to its hub at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The service is available daily, with one flight operating in each direction every day. The non-stop flight from Belfast to Amsterdam is 1 hour and 35 minutes. From Amsterdam to Belfast, the flight duration is about the same.

This direct service is operated by KLM’s regional subsidiary, KLM Cityhopper. Embraer 190 aircraft are generally used on the route. Business and economy class seating are available on these planes. Also, a light snack and refreshments are offered during the flight between Amsterdam and Belfast.

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British Airways flights between Belfast and Amsterdam

British Airways offers connecting flights from Belfast to Amsterdam. These flights are significantly longer that non-stop services with KLM. At a minimum, connecting flights are at least 4 hours and 40 minutes. This total journey time includes a layover, which is generally at London Heathrow Airport. Connecting flights are typically longer, however.

Flights from Belfast International Airport

Additional flights between Amsterdam and Northern Ireland’s capital are available from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Low-cost airline easyJet operates a daily non-stop flight from Belfast to Amsterdam. On Mondays and Fridays, a second flight operates between the two cities for travellers looking for a weekend city break.

The direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 1 hour and 35 minutes. Returning to Northern Ireland, the flight from Amsterdam is slightly longer at 1 hour and 40 minutes. Flights are generally operated on Airbus A320 or A318 aircraft. Refreshments, snacks and other items are available for purchase during the flight.