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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manchester to Amsterdam:

• Earliest: departs at 05:50 and lands at 07:12
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 22:12.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Amsterdam:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Manchester to Amsterdam takes 1h 22m, covering 302 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Manchester to Amsterdam range from £117 to £185, with an average of £148 over the past 12 months. Anything below £117 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the £148 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £141 return via Dublin (DUB), compared with £148 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Amsterdam flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Manchester to Amsterdam are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £43, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Manchester to Amsterdam usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manchester to Amsterdam route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

One-stop flights from Manchester to Amsterdam most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 91% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Alicante (ALC) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Manchester to Amsterdam. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £135 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £163, a difference of £28.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Manchester and Amsterdam. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• KLM
• easyJet

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h, compared to 5h 43m via Dublin (DUB) and 7h 22m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of Manchester (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Amsterdam RAI, Amsterdam Arena, and Vondel Park. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Manchester to Amsterdam flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The Dutch Kitchen, located after security, offers a range of cuisine typical of the country. You can try herring and croquettes if you have more of a savoury palate or, for the sweet tooth, there is a range of famous Dutch pancakes with a variety of toppings.

There is free connection to Wi-Fi throughout the terminals. In order to surf the net while waiting for your next flight, log on to ‘Airport_Free_Wifi’ network to use the Wi-Fi. You can use this for four consecutive hours, and when the four hours are up, just join the network again and continue to surf.

There are two hotels located after security – Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal and YOTELAIR. The Mercure is a traditional hotel accessible from Departure Lounge 3 while YOTELAIR is a more capsule hotel in the main terminal in Lounge 2. In order to check into either hotel, you need to have a boarding card for the date you check out.

The railway station is located below the terminal building and there you can catch a train to the city. Journey time is between 14 and 17 minutes. You can plan your journey and buy your ticket online before arriving. The cost of the ticket to Amsterdam city centre is around EUR4.30 (GBP3.80) one way.

Hiring a car is a great way to enhance the flexibility of your journey. Once you've passed through immigration, you will find car hire companies, such as Alamo, conveniently located in the arrivals hall. Alternatively, some car hire offices, such as Green Motion, provide a free shuttle to take you to its branch.

There are a range of cities that you will find located near Amsterdam Airport. For example, you can drive to The Hague in around 40 minutes or Eindhoven and Rotterdam in about 1h 20min and 45 minutes respectively.

If you want to reduce your impact on the environment, you can fly with an airline that emits fewer carbon emissions. An example is a flight with British Airways, which releases about 86% fewer CO2 emissions compared to the average flight on this route.

If you are travelling for work, you can opt for an airline with an exclusive cabin class. For instance, Lufthansa provides business class options to its passengers, so they can enjoy enhanced comfort throughout.