Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Amsterdam.
Choose from 73 weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with KLM is the earliest you can take. KLM operates the last service of the day at 21:10.
To ensure you get on your AMS to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
KLM is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and maybe even some other great parts of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this popular airline.
KLM tops the list for bookings on this route.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier that operates AMS to ZRH flights, with 73.36% of its services landing on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zurich Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between AMS and ZRH include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zurich Airport flight is 95 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 188 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to ZRH, book your journey one month before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zurich Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ZRH:
Travel at your own pace with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and see more of Zurich and beyond.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zurich. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to ZRH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.