Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam from £31

A flight from Edinburgh to Amsterdam takes you from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). KLM and easyJet fly the route non-stop all year, which keeps this short international hop quick.

As a guide, the lowest fare from Edinburgh to Amsterdam paid on eDreams recently was £31. Searching with flexible dates is the easiest way to get close to it.

Two airlines fly non-stop from Edinburgh to Amsterdam, and a third sells the trip with a stop in London:

• KLM (direct flight)
• easyJet (direct flight)
• British Airways (indirect flight via London)

On the Edinburgh to Amsterdam route, KLM and easyJet compete on the direct flights, so comparing both is the quickest way to the lowest fare.

You can filter the results by departure time, airline or airport, and the most economical fares appear at the top of the list. That makes it easy to see the cheapest time to go, for a short city break or a longer holiday.

April marks the start of Amsterdam’s tourist season, when the city’s famous Tulip Season gets underway. Floral displays fill the parks and gardens throughout April and May.

Visitor numbers rise as summer approaches, so aim for the early part of the season if you prefer quieter streets. King's Day in late April turns the canals and streets orange with a city-wide street party.

December and January are the months of the Amsterdam Light Festival, when light installations line the canals. Dress warmly for this night-time outdoor festival.

Entry requirements for the Netherlands

British passport holders can visit the Netherlands visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport must be less than 10 years old on the date you enter and valid for at least 3 months after the day you leave.

At the border, the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) records your fingerprints and a facial scan. Officials may also ask for proof of accommodation, a return ticket and enough funds for your stay.

Useful information about Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is in the Ingliston area, west of the city. There are three main ways to reach it from Edinburgh city centre:

• Bus: the 24-hour Airlink bus runs frequently from the city centre and Haymarket rail station, in about 30 minutes
• Tram: the Edinburgh tram runs from Princes Street and Haymarket to the terminal
• Taxi: hail one on the street or pre-book it from central Edinburgh

The airport handles international and domestic flights and has shops, restaurants and free Wi-Fi.

Useful information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol lies south-west of the city. Options for travelling into Amsterdam include:

• Train: Dutch Railways (NS) services to Amsterdam Central take around 20 minutes
• Bus: the Amsterdam Airport Express bus no. 397 takes 30 minutes but goes to Elandsgracht, not Amsterdam Central
• R-net buses: regional services, such as bus 300 and bus 341, link Schiphol with other parts of the Amsterdam area
• Taxi: taxis are plentiful at the airport

Amsterdam is a popular destination at any time of year, and English is widely understood everywhere in the city. Highlights include:

• The canals: boat trips past the tall, skinny houses that line the waterways
• Rijksmuseum: the Dutch national museum, home to Rembrandt's The Night Watch
• Van Gogh Museum: the main collection of the painter's work, on Museumplein next to the Rijksmuseum
• Anne Frank House: the canal house where Anne Frank hid during the war, best booked well ahead
• Vondelpark: the big green park near Museumplein, for a relaxed afternoon
• Street markets: colourful markets such as Albert Cuyp, alongside the modern department stores

Plan in some extra time for all the little things you will stumble across on your walks.