Air freight LHR → AMS
London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom → Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, The Netherlands
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Cargo KL | LHR → AMS | 370 km | 1h 2m | 1h 2m |
| British Airways Cargo BA | LHR → AMS | 370 km | 1h 2m | 1h 2m |
| Air France Cargo AF | LHR → CDG → AMS | 747 km | 2h 5m | 10h 5m |
| Cargolux CV | LHR → LUX → AMS | 829 km | 2h 11m | 10h 11m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | LHR → FRA → AMS | 1,020 km | 2h 24m | 10h 24m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | LHR → ZRH → AMS | 1,391 km | 2h 50m | 10h 50m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | LHR → LEJ → AMS | 1,401 km | 2h 51m | 10h 51m |
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from LHR to AMS?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 1h 2m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from LHR to AMS?
KLM Cargo, British Airways Cargo, Air France Cargo, Cargolux, Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss WorldCargo and 1 more in our registry. 2 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.