Flight time from London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam

A major hub for Ryanair, London Stansted Airport (STN) is 68 kilometres (42 miles) northeast of Central London. It is a popular choice for low-cost carriers operating in the London area. The international airport serves destinations throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and Africa. Among the top destinations from Stansted Airport is Amsterdam, with flight times averaging just over one hour.

easyJet flights from Stansted to Amsterdam

easyjet operates daily flights between London Stansted Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The low-cost carrier generally has up to two non-stop flights each day between the two destinations.

Flights from London Stansted to Amsterdam are approximately 1 hours and 5 minutes. From Amsterdam to Stansted, the flight time is the same duration based on schedule information from the airline. Flights from Stansted Airport to Amsterdam are the quickest from Greater London’s international airports. Departures from Heathrow and Gatwick airports are generally at least ten minutes longer than flights from Stansted.

easyJet uses its Airbus A319 and Airbus A320 aircraft on this route between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Like all easyJet flights, these planes feature a one-class configuration. In addition to standard seats, seating with extra room is available for an additional fee. Travellers also have access to a buy-on-board service during the flight, which includes refreshments and snacks for purchase.

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Alternative options between London Stansted and Amsterdam airports

Since most airlines serving Stansted Airport are low-cost carriers, connecting flights are very limited when travelling to Amsterdam. For example, SAS Scandinavian Airlines offers some connecting services through one of its hubs. These flights are generally more than 4 hours in duration, including a layover at Stockholm Airport or Copenhagen Airport.

There are direct flights to airports relatively close to Amsterdam. For example, Ryanair has non-stop flights between London Stansted and Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands. The airport, however, is more than an hour’s drive south of Amsterdam.