european · 1h 15m · 370 km
London to Amsterdam
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In business class, KLM's Europe Business (A321neo) leads the field with a 2.4/10.In economy, KLM's Economy (A321neo) leads the field with a 4.1/10.
Quick pick
Fly KLM. It has 4 more inches of legroom and free Wi-Fi (paid on British Airways).
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly KLM. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on British Airways).
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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- In business class, KLM's Europe Business (A321neo) leads the field with a 2.4/10.
- In economy, KLM's Economy (A321neo) leads the field with a 4.1/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: British Airways or KLM on LHR-AMS?
Europe Business (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, A321neo) edges out Club Europe (British Airways, A320neo) in business, scoring 2.4/10 vs 1.8. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only.
Which is better in economy: British Airways or KLM on LHR-AMS?
Economy (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, A321neo) beats Euro Traveller (British Airways, A320neo) in economy, scoring 4.1/10 vs 3. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only.
What are the best seats in British Airways Euro Traveller on LHR-AMS?
Best: Row 12 has 35 inches of pitch, the most generous in the cabin. Rows 2-10 have 30-inch pitch with Collins Pinnacle seats that have more padding and 3 inches of recline. Row 11 has 34-inch pitch. If Club Europe is not full, rows 4-6 in Euro Traveller may use the better Pinnacle seats. Avoid: Rows 13-30 have Recaro SL3510 slimline seats with only 28-29 inches of pitch, no recline, no AC power, and no headrest. Last two rows (29-30) have limited space and are close to both toilets and galley noise. The A320neo has two distinctly different seat types. Rows 1-12 use the more comfortable Collins Pinnacle seats with more padding, headrests, AC power, and 30-inch pitch. Rows 13-30 use slimline Recaro seats with 28-29 inches of pitch, no recline, and only USB-C power. There are no seatback IFE screens; BA offers streaming via the BA app on personal devices. WiFi is available for purchase. The Club Europe / Euro Traveller cabin split is flexible: typically the first 4-8 rows are Club Europe, with the movable divider adjusted per flight based on demand. Total capacity is 180 seats in a single 3-3 layout. Exit row seats on the A320/A321 family offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.
What are the best seats in KLM Europe Business on LHR-AMS?
Best: Row 1 for extra legroom. Any window seat (A/F) for blocked-middle elbow room. Avoid: Last row of business section near curtain. Best hard product in European short-haul business: 34-inch pitch, free WiFi, USB-C (60W) + AC power. Blocked middle seat. Airspace cabin with XL overhead bins.
What are the best seats in KLM Economy on LHR-AMS?
Best: Exit row seats. Forward rows have same Airspace overhead bins. Avoid: Last rows near lavatory. 183 economy seats in 3-3. 30-inch pitch. Free WiFi rolling out. USB-C + AC power at every seat.