Travelling from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
Frankfurt has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 10 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Frankfurt and Amsterdam (where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
The most popular route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with 79 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from FRA to AMS is the 6:30am Lufthansa option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 9:10pm with Lufthansa.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to AMS, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) depart from this terminal.
When departing from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with Lufthansa.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between FRA and AMS is Lufthansa.
With 75.25% of its services arriving as scheduled, Lufthansa is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
FRA is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
67.47% of flights that depart Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, here's where you can stop when setting off from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
You can reach HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to AMS flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 53.13%.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near AMS:
Follow your own route with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and see more of Amsterdam and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 13 kilometres from central Amsterdam. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
74 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. A return flight starts at 155 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to AMS.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). June is the peak month for travel to Amsterdam. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
Lock in a Frankfurt to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Amsterdam to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many cities in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the Netherlands, consider Groningen, roughly 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza are among the biggest draws.
