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Amsterdam
Seventeenth-century canals, the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, and a city best seen by bike.
Begijnhof: a hidden courtyard off Spui
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A quiet courtyard of almshouses founded in the 14th century for a Catholic sisterhood. It has one of only two surviving wooden-fronted houses in the city.
WhereAbout 7 miles from the airport (AMS)
Getting thereThrough a doorway on Spui, in the centre. Please keep quiet for the residents.
Direct flights to Amsterdam from the UK
11 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast International | easyJet | All year | 479 mi |
| Birmingham | easyJet | All year | 275 mi |
| Bristol | easyJet | All year | 325 mi |
| Edinburgh | easyJet | All year | 414 mi |
| Gatwick | easyJet | All year | 226 mi |
| Glasgow | easyJet | All year | 446 mi |
| Liverpool | easyJet | All year | 326 mi |
| Luton | easyJet | All year | 220 mi |
| Manchester | easyJet | All year | 303 mi |
| Newcastle | easyJet | All year | 324 mi |
| Stansted | easyJet | All year | 194 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Amsterdam by month
6°Jan
7°Feb
10°Mar
14°Apr
18°May
20°Jun
22°Jul
22°Aug
19°Sep
15°Oct
10°Nov
7°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 1° | 12 |
| February | 7° | 1° | 11 |
| March | 10° | 3° | 10 |
| April | 14° | 5° | 9 |
| May | 18° | 9° | 9 |
| June | 20° | 11° | 10 |
| July | 22° | 14° | 11 |
| August | 22° | 13° | 12 |
| September | 19° | 11° | 11 |
| October | 15° | 8° | 12 |
| November | 10° | 4° | 13 |
| December | 7° | 2° | 14 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Amsterdam). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Netherlands travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.