Flights to the Netherlands
From its historic windmills and waterways to its colourful tulip fields and ubiquitous bicycles, a visit to the Netherlands has plenty of iconic sights that will get you reaching for your camera. The big names are just the start though – you’ll find they only just scratch the surface of this European nation.
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A small country with a big cultural heritage
Fly to the Netherlands with British Airways and experience Amsterdam’s charm by cruising along its network of canals and admiring the paintings of Dutch Masters Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.
For a mixture of city bustle, sandy beach and green parks, take a trip to the major port city of Rotterdam. Visit either city in spring and you can take a day trip into the Netherlands’ idyllic countryside to see the famous tulip fields.
Venture further afield to spots like Wadden Sea and you’ll be treated to a scenic UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. Book your holiday to the Netherlands now.
Flight time
55 minutes
Time zone
GMT +2
Currency
Euro
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Netherlands flight FAQs
You can fly from London to Rotterdam in less than an hour. A flight from London to Amsterdam can take up to an hour and 20 minutes, depending on which UK airport you fly from.
You can fly to Amsterdam from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City Airport. If you’re heading to Rotterdam, you can fly from London City.
The cheapest time to fly to the Netherlands is in the autumn and winter months, when fewer tourists are visiting. Prices start to rise again in spring when the tulips start to bloom. Use our low fare finder to search for the cheapest time to visit.
You can enjoy a city break in the Netherlands at any time of year, but if you want to see the tulip fields, the best time to visit is between March and May, when the flowers bloom. The Dutch weather can be unpredictable, but if you visit in summer and early autumn, you’ll have the best chance of getting sunshine.
There are plenty of ways to reduce the cost of a trip to the Netherlands. Try visiting Amsterdam outside of peak times – including weekdays rather than weekends – to find better value. Or opt for the country’s second city Rotterdam, where tourist taxes are almost half the price of those in the capital and you can enjoy free festivals like the Unlimited Summer Carnival.
As one of the smaller countries in Europe, you can travel relatively quickly and easily within cities and between different areas of the Netherlands. The country prides itself on keeping its road network well maintained, making its public transport sustainable and creating an extensive cycle route network.
You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of the cities and see more of what the Netherlands 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.
For a small country, the Netherlands has a wealth of culture and innovation to offer. It boasts many world-famous paintings in its museums and galleries, and it’s a pioneer in sustainable technology and green living, making it one of the most cycle-friendly countries in the world. With lots of hidden gems to explore, you’re spoilt for choice – take your pick of the cutting-edge architecture of Rotterdam, the vibrant beach clubs of The Hague and the natural beauty of Zeeland.
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 the Netherlands. 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.
The Netherlands highlights
Amsterdam
- Admire famous works of art in the Van Gogh Museum
- Rent a bike and cycle around the city like a local
- Visit the house where Anne Frank wrote her acclaimed diary
Rotterdam
- Enjoy the view from the Euromast observation tower
- Shop and eat at the Markthal indoor market
- Visit historic canal houses in Delfshaven, a picturesque yacht marina
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.
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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.
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We reserve the right to cancel any bookings that violate any of these terms and conditions.