How long is the BA438 flight?

The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. London to Amsterdam is 370 km (230 mi).

Which terminal does BA438 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does BA438 have?

Also listed as BAW438 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 438.

Can I get compensation if BA438 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to £220 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

BA438 Flight Status British Airways: London to Amsterdam (BAW438)

British Airways BA 438

Landed On Time

LHR London

Scheduled: 12:45
Actual: 13:15

Terminal: 5 | Gate: A10

Departure: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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AMS Amsterdam

Scheduled: 15:10
Actual: 14:59
Delay

Terminal: 1 | Gate: D16

Arrival: Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · local time CET

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

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Landed 5h 30m ago 100%

LHR 13:15 AMS 14:59

370 km (230 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 370 km / 230 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Actual Duration: 00:44

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BA 438 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to Amsterdam

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 03	LHR	AMS	13:15	14:59	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	LHR	AMS	13:20	15:09	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	LHR	AMS	13:40	15:20	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	LHR	AMS	13:15	14:56	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	LHR	AMS	12:34	14:18	Landed	Track >
Oct 29	LHR	AMS	13:00	14:40	Landed	Track >
Oct 28	LHR	AMS	13:01	14:43	Landed	Track >
Oct 27	LHR	AMS	13:02	14:43	Landed	Track >
Oct 26	LHR	AMS	13:16	14:58	Landed	Track >

British Airways' London–Amsterdam flight covers 370 km (230 mi) and runs daily. With 1 h 25 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 40 min, it often makes up time. Today it left 30 minutes late and still landed at 14:59, 11 minutes early.

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About BA 438

Route: London Heathrow Airport LHR to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport AMS
Distance: 370 km (230 mi)
Typical flight time: 40 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 9 of the last 9
Usually departs from: Terminal 5

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Today's flight landed 11 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

BA 438 FAQ

How long is the BA438 flight?: The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. London to Amsterdam is 370 km (230 mi).
How often is BA438 late?: None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does BA438 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA438 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BA438 have?: Also listed as BAW438 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 438.
Can I get compensation if BA438 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to £220 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

BA438 and London LHR to Amsterdam AMS Flights

Flight BA438 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers MH9696, AA6896, QR8307, B66312

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA273, BA772, BA934

Other flights arriving at Amsterdam AMS: KL686, KL1984

All flights connecting London LHR to Amsterdam AMS.