Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam

October is the cheapest month on this route, and fares stay reasonable through the quieter weeks of late autumn and winter. Summer is when prices climb, as school holidays and festival season in Edinburgh push demand up; spring and early autumn are the sweet spot for both weather and cost. Midweek departures on Tuesday and Wednesday usually undercut Friday and Sunday, when weekenders head out and come back. Book a few weeks ahead for keener fares, and keep an eye on Dutch public holidays and Edinburgh's festival period, when seats fill fast on both sides.

Several carriers fly this route, so the choice comes down to what is included in your ticket. Easyjet, EasyJet Europe, Jet2 and Norwegian keep fares low by charging for extras, so add a bag or a seat only if you need it. British Airways, BA CityFlyer, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines are the full-service options, with hold luggage and refreshments usually part of the fare. Aer Lingus and Norwegian International turn up on some connections rather than on every departure. Check whether your ticket is direct or routes through a hub before you commit.

Flights land at Schiphol, the main gateway to the Netherlands, which sits a short train ride south-west of central Amsterdam. The station is inside the terminal, so you walk off the plane, follow the signs and step onto a direct service into town. Trains run frequently through the day and into the evening, and buses and taxis wait outside Arrivals if you prefer. Schiphol is a large airport with several piers, so allow time to find your gate on the way home and check which pier your airline uses before you travel.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Dutch

Emergency number

112, 911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+31

Internet domain

.nl

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Amsterdam

921 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Amsterdam)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check that your ticket leaves from Edinburgh airport, since the city has no second departure point to confuse it with.
• Budget for hold luggage on the low-cost carriers, where a cabin bag is often all the fare covers.
• If your connection is booked on separate tickets, leave a generous gap so a delay does not cost you the onward flight.
• Carry a valid passport or identity card accepted for entry to the Netherlands, and check the rules that apply to you.
• Fly outside the school holidays and Edinburgh's festival weeks if you want the lower fares.
• Compare the price calendar by month before you fix your dates, as October usually comes out ahead.