Cheap flights from Southend to Amsterdam

October is the cheapest month on this route, and the price calendar on this page covers every month from September through August. Autumn and late winter are usually quieter, while spring and the summer school holidays push fares up on both sides of the North Sea. Midweek departures, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, tend to cost less than Friday or Sunday flights. Book early for spring and summer travel, and watch school holidays in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, when the direct flights fill up first.

Easyjet and EasyJet Europe both operate this route, and both are low-cost carriers rather than full-service airlines. The fare you see buys a seat, and everything beyond that depends on the fare type you choose, so read the baggage and seating conditions before you pay. Both fly direct from Southend Municipal to Schiphol, so there is no connection to plan around. When you compare departures, add the cabin bag or checked bag you actually need and look at the total rather than the headline fare. Schedules differ by day, so check both carriers before you decide.

Your flight lands at Schiphol, the main airport for Amsterdam and a major European hub. The terminal sits a short distance from the city, and the railway station is directly beneath it, with frequent trains into Amsterdam Centraal. Trains are usually the quickest way in, with buses, taxis and shared rides leaving from the same terminal area. Check which station you need if your hotel is outside the centre, and allow extra time at the airport on the way home, since Schiphol handles a lot of connecting traffic.

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

• Southend Municipal is the only airport on the UK side of this route, so confirm your departure airport before you book.
• Low-cost fares with Easyjet and EasyJet Europe often exclude checked baggage, so add the bag you need and compare the total.
• Both airlines fly direct, but if you build your own onward connection from Schiphol, leave plenty of time between separate tickets.
• Check passport and entry rules for the Netherlands before you travel, including how much validity your passport needs.
• October is the cheapest month, but fares move through the year, so compare the price calendar before you commit.
• Midweek departures usually cost less than weekend ones on this route.