Amsterdam to Zurich (AMS–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–ZRH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. KLM, Swiss and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 375 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 156 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: 6E, G3, KQ, MF, MH, MU, SK | 42 | 295, 73H, 73J | 1h20-1h30 | – | SkyTeam | 6E, G3, KQ, MF, MH, MU, SK |
| LX Swiss Also: AI, WY | 32 | 223, 290 | 1h25-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | AI, WY |
| EY Etihad Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zurich from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→ZRH | BRU→ZRH | DUS→ZRH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 294 | 74 | 81 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 10m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · ZRH: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 6:00 PM in Zurich.
Switzerland is part of the Schengen area and has bilateral agreements with the EU on free movement. Dutch citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa or stay limit applies for living or working.
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.
SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.
Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.
AMS–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to ZRH
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways, KLM and Swiss. With 294 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to ZRH ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 375 miles (603 km). There are approximately 294 weekly flights outbound and 314 return, totaling 608 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
156 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU), Düsseldorf (DUS) and Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).