Flights to Amsterdam
With centuries of history to discover, world-class museums to visit and buzzing neighbourhoods to explore, Amsterdam is a city break destination that keeps on giving. Whether you’re cruising the famous canals or hopping on two wheels to cycle the cobbled streets, there’s something to delight around every corner in the Netherlands’ magical capital.
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A vibrant and culture-rich port city
Fly to Amsterdam with British Airways and find out why the city is known as ‘The Venice of the North’.
Over 60 miles of waterways run through the capital, offering a unique way to experience the atmospheric streets and get a glimpse of the vibrant and diverse districts.
Of course, the broader brush strokes of any itinerary should feature plenty of gallery hopping. Marvel at Rembrandt’s masterpiece The Night Watch in the Rijksmuseum, before moving on to the other big-hitter, the Van Gogh Museum.
Once you’ve got a taste for the past, pop into one of the city’s many ‘brown cafes’ – traditional wood-panelled, smoke-stained drinking spots. Book your Amsterdam vacation package now.
Language spoken
Dutch
Time zone
ET +6
Currency
Euro
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Amsterdam flight FAQs
Your flight time to Amsterdam depends on where you’re flying from and which airport you’re landing in. A journey from New York to Amsterdam will take just under ten hours including a connection in London, while Los Angeles to Amsterdam takes just over 13 hours with a connection.
You can fly to Amsterdam from a number of US cities. Flights with British Airways include a connection at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick.
Amsterdam’s peak season starts in April, when the tulips are in bloom, and runs until the end of August. Travel outside of the spring and summer months to find the best deals on flights.
Amsterdam is a destination that caters to all budgets. If you’re looking to cut the cost of a city break, consider travelling on Sunday – accommodation is typically cheaper during the first few days of the week.
The Dutch capital is also famously flat, meaning cycling is an easy and cost-effective way to get around. Because of its compact size too, walking is a wonderful – and free – way to explore all the central attractions.
The Vondelpark Open Air Theatre hosts free summertime performances, while the National Opera and Ballet opens its doors for free lunchtime concerts most Tuesdays between September and May.
Amsterdam is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world, and famously has more pedal bikes than cars. Around 400km of cycle paths make it easy and safe to move around on two wheels, and there are plenty of inexpensive places to rent them. The city’s frequent and reliable tram network serves the central areas and surrounding neighbourhoods.
You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of Amsterdam and see more of what the surrounding area has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.
Just a short hop from the UK, Amsterdam is a perfect year-round destination.
Visit in the summer and you’ll be able to enjoy all the outdoor activities on offer, including parks, urban forests and the famous Albert Cuyp Market. Located in the lively de Pijp district, it’s Europe’s biggest market, with almost 300 stalls selling clothes, food and flowers.
Visit in winter and take bracing bike rides alongside the Amstel River and some of the city’s 165 canals. Dive in and out of the cosy cafes and immerse yourself in an abundance of Dutch art in the many museums and exhibitions.
You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.
If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.
Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.
Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.
Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.
Our cabins
All our cabins offer the same great – and uniquely British – experience. Choose your perfect way to fly, from economy to business.
Economy
Our Euro Traveller cabin offers all the touches you need to enjoy your flight at an affordable price.
Business
Work or relax in our Club Europe cabin and enjoy lounge access, a dedicated check-in area and more personal space.
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- Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
- Package vacation prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
- Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
- Package vacation prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in USD per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
- Additional charges will be applied for payments made using a corporate credit card.
- Advertised fares are available on ba.com. Additional charges may apply if purchased through British Airways outlets or travel agents.
- Combine and save on Vacations: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ vacation including more than one hotel and / or car.
- Standard British Airways terms and conditions apply.
1. Vacation Sale offers can be booked online at ba.com or through the British Airways call centre from January 6, 2026 and January 22, 2026 at 23:59 EST.
2. Vacation sale offers are valid on travel between January 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026. All travel must be completed by September 30, 2026. For travel from all British Airways operating airports in the US.
3. To qualify for the up to $400 discount per booking offer certain booking requirements must be met.
4. The savings are $50, $100, $200 or $400 and apply to new Vacation Package bookings only where a minimum spend is met:
a. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $8,000 per booking can save $400 per booking.
b. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $5,000 per booking can save $200 per booking.
c. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $3,000 per booking can save $100 per booking.
d. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $1,500 per booking can save $50 per booking.
5. The savings are per booking.
6. A Vacation Package booking means any booking including round trip flights and either a hotel, car or combination of both for the duration of the travel period. Hotels/cars added to flights only after a flight has been selected or booked will not be eligible. To be eligible for savings, we invite you to choose ‘Flight + hotel’ or ‘Flight + car’ when commencing a search. Quotes in our ‘Create your trip’ booking tool will not include this offer and are discounted in a different way.
7. Flight + car Vacation Package savings are applied before any Extras (insurance waiver, car seats etc.) are added to the booking.
8. Prices advertised on ba.com include the additional discount where applicable.
9. Vacation sale lead-in prices include all airline-related taxes, fees, and carrier charges.
10. Economy flight and hotel package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 5 nights for double occupancy accommodation.
11. Economy flight and car rental package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 7 days Avis or Budget car rental in a ‘Group A Economy Manual’ car. Prices are based on drivers aged 30-70 years. (Automatic car rental available at higher prices).
12. Car rental prices do not include fees charged locally such as airport charges, additional driver, insurance, navigation aids and similar options.
13. All prices are liable to change at any time and are subject to flight, hotel and car rental availability. Availability is strictly limited.
14. Offers are valid for new bookings only, made during the promotional period. Valid only when combined with British operated flights or BA code share flights departing from a US gateway.
15. Prices are based on travel during dates and board basis stated.
16. Limited availability of flights at these prices. Individual travel dates are subject to availability. Promotional travel is subject to availability and capacity control, and availability may be limited over holidays and peak periods. The number of seats available on each flight at a particular fare may be restricted and it is possible that seats allocated to a particular fare on a particular flight may be fully booked even though seats are still available for sale at a different fare or booking class in the same cabin.
17. Deposits can only be paid for bookings created as flight + hotel or flight + car packages. All flight only, hotel, car and experience only bookings, and any hotel, car or experiences added to a flight only booking are excluded from this offer. The following deposit levels apply based on the total spend per booking:
I. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $1000-$1999 - pay from $198 deposit per booking
II. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2000-$2499 - pay from $250 deposit per booking
III. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2500-$2999 - pay from $300 deposit per booking
18. The deposit balance will be due 28 days prior to your departure date. The actual payment date will be displayed on the payment details page. You can pay the balance in as many instalments as you want. This allows you to spread the cost of the vacation over a longer period. You will have full flexibility of when you make the payments and how much they are, the only requirement is that you must have paid the full balance by the balance due date.
19. British Airways holidays standard terms and conditions and conditions of carriage apply. For full terms and conditions please refer to https://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/package-booking-terms-and-conditions
20. All travel on BA operated flights is subject to BA's General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage (see ba.com http://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/british-airways/general-conditions-of-carriage) and the notice and conditions of contract contained on each ticket and itinerary. Passengers carried by code share services are subject to the ticketing carrier's conditions of carriage.
21. British Airways is not liable for the reproduction of this offer or indirect access via third party websites of these terms and where such reproduction misstates or omits any of the information or terms and conditions connected with this promotion.
22. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a hotel purchase apply.
23. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a car purchase apply.
24. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
25. This offer may be withdrawn or limited by British Airways without notice.
26. Other significant restrictions may apply.
We reserve the right to cancel any bookings that violate any of these terms and conditions.