Flights Manchester to Amsterdam

Manchester Airport is the north of England's global gateway, managing around 19 million passengers each year who fly to around 200 destinations worldwide. Formerly known as Ringway Airport, it dates back to 1938 when it began life as an RAF base during the war. Its second terminal was opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh and the domestic terminal by HRH the Princess of Wales.

The airport operates regular flights to Amsterdam from Manchester and currently has three terminals, which are connected by moving Skylink walkways. It has a good assortment of on-site amenities, restaurants and duty-free shopping and was named the Best UK Airport by the Travel Weekly Globe Awards in 2012.

Manchester to Amsterdam flights leave frequently from Manchester Airport, which is located 9 miles south west of Manchester city centre and accessible from many towns and cities in the north of England. Drivers can reach it from the M56 motorway, which connects to the M6 and M60. For train services take the Transpennine Express or Northern Rail services from the city centre (around 20 minutes). Bus services are regular and include the 200, 18 (via The Trafford Centre), 43 and 105. In addition, the new metrolink tram links Cornbrook with the airport (Cornbrook joins up with other tramlines if coming from the city centre).

From preeminent sights such as Anne Frank's House and the Red Light District, to a kaleidoscope of museums and galleries housing some of the world's most important works, visitors are never stuck for things to do in Amsterdam. It is easy to see the city on foot or by bike, tracing the city's past along the network of canals past teetering seventeenth-century canal houses. Stop for retail therapy in De Negen Straatjes or "9 Streets" lined with quirky boutiques or refuel in one of its trendy eateries. Amsterdam also has an abundance of bars, pubs and clubs that suit all tastes, from industrial-style electronic dance spots to whisky dens, neo-classic concert halls to coffee shops.

Arrivals from Manchester to Amsterdam arrive every day into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam's key international transport hub. Flights may also arrive at Eindhoven Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Schiphol is situated about 9 miles from the city centre and you can take the train directly to Amsterdam Central Station in about 15-20 minutes. Alternatively bus services including the 197 Airport Express, bus services 310, 69 and 300 will run you to the city in around 30 minutes. To get to Amsterdam from Eindhoven Airport take the direct AirExpressBus, from Rotterdam The Hague Airport the quickest route is via the RET 33 from the airport to Rotterdam and then the intercity train to Amsterdam Central.