The women's 200 metres at the 2016 European Athletics Championships took place at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on 6 and 7 July.

[1] All times are local times (UTC+2) First 3 in each heat (Q) and the next fastest 4 (q) advance to the Semifinals.

[6] Wind:Heat 1: +0.9 m/s, Heat 2: +1.1 m/s, Heat 3: +0.2 m/s, Heat 4: +0.7 m/s First 2 in each heat (Q) and the next fastest 2 (q) advance to the Semifinals.

[7] Wind:Heat 1: 0.0 m/s, Heat 2: 0.0 m/s, Heat 3: +1.3 m/s *Athletes who received a bye to the semifinals[8] Wind: -0.4 m/s[9]