Travelling from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 1 hour 5 minutes.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from SEN to AMS start at 11:45 — the earliest with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 19:50 with easyJet. Overall, you can choose from 11 weekly London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights.
Your SEN to AMS flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet has direct flights from London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of Netherlands if your schedule allows.
EasyJet is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SEN and AMS:
Geneve Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
24 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. A return flight starts from 82 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from SEN to AMS by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SEN to AMS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
Of the flights that depart from London Southend Airport, 77.91% land on time at their destination.
London Southend Airport is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SEN:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Travel at your own pace with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and see more of Amsterdam and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is roughly 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. June is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from London Southend Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for August if you'd like to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEN to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to discover more of Netherlands. Journey around 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to tick off its top attractions. From Markthal to Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of Netherlands, head for The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies are the start of reasons to visit.