Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main (AMS–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–FRA is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, IndiGo and Aegean Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 228 miles in approximately 0h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 169 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 28 | 319, 320, 32A, CR9 | 0h54-1h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 21 | E7W, E90 | 1h05 | – | – | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 21 | 319, 320 | 1h10-1h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 21 | E7W, E90 | 1h05-1h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| KL KLM | 21 | E7W, E90 | 1h05-1h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AI Air India | 12 | 319 | 1h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 320 | 1h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EN Air Dolomiti | 7 | E95 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | CR9 | 1h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | E90 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 1 | 74N | 1h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 1 | 77X | 1h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→FRA | BRU→FRA | DUS→FRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 159 | 63 | 58 |
| Flight time | 0h 54m | 1h | 0h 50m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CET · FRA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
The Netherlands and Germany are both EU and Schengen members. Dutch citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
AMS–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to FRA
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air India, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Air Dolomiti, Ethiopian Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, KLM and Lufthansa. With 159 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to FRA ranges from 0 hours 54 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (366 km). There are approximately 159 weekly flights outbound and 152 return, totaling 311 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
169 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BRI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU), Düsseldorf (DUS) and Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).