Coventry to Amsterdam flights
Amsterdam lies 434 km (270 mi) east of Coventry, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Coventry | Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | The Netherlands |
| Population | 345,324 | 741,636 |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 17 km out | AMS, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | CV1 | 1011–1109 |
Clocks in Amsterdam are 1 h ahead of Coventry right now, so a 1 h 18 min journey lands 2 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Amsterdam
Crossing from United Kingdom into The Netherlands: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Coventry
Coventry is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 49 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 98 km).
Arriving in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,467 ft | -11 ft |
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 56 km (35 mi) | 7,218 ft | -15 ft |
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Staying in Amsterdam
Our booking partner lists 1,211+ places to stay in Amsterdam (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 776 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (381), and 30 are five-star. Across 797 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 1,769,906 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Amsterdam from Coventry?
434 km (270 mi) in a straight line, east of Coventry.
How long does it take to get from Coventry to Amsterdam by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Coventry and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Amsterdam against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Coventry to Amsterdam flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS); Amsterdam also has RTM.
What currency do I need in Amsterdam?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Amsterdam?
Our booking partner lists 1,211+ places to stay in Amsterdam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.