Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lelystad travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lelystad

With a population of 70 741, Lelystad is a must-see destination in Flevoland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lelystad deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lelystad

Lelystad in December
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lelystad in December
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lelystad

Plane

Although Lelystad doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 53 km from Lelystad. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Delta and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Lelystad from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Lelystad is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 42 km from Lelystad. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Plane

Although Lelystad doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 53 km from Lelystad. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the most popular, with regular flights from Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Delta and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Lelystad from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Lelystad is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 42 km from Lelystad. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Airports near Lelystad

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Lelystad

Lufthansa
Good (8,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,501 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,643 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,108 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,452 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,583 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lelystad

Most booked hotels in Lelystad

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B B De Valkenhorst
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£140+
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Hajé Waterlodge en hotel ark de Aalscholver
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£70+
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Hajé Waterlodge de Lepelaar
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£62+
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Leonardo Hotel Lelystad City Center
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£81+
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Hiring a car in Lelystad

Expect to pay £2.03 per litre in Lelystad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £24.32 and £32.42.

Expect to pay £2.03 per litre in Lelystad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £24.32 and £32.42.