Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam (FRA–AMS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FRA–AMS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. KLM, Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific lead the route. The flight covers 228 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: 6E, AM, GA, GF, KQ, MF, MU, SK, VN | 35 | E7W, E90 | 1h05-1h18 | – | SkyTeam | 6E, AM, GA, GF, KQ, MF, MU, SK, VN |
| LH Lufthansa Also: A3, AI, ET, NH, TG, WY | 34 | 319, 321, 32A | 1h10 | – | – | A3, AI, ET, NH, TG, WY |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 3 | 74N, 74Y | 0h54-1h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 1 | – | 8h24 | – | – | – |
| EN Air Dolomiti | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Amsterdam from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→AMS | STR→AMS | LUX→AMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 97 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 329 | 116 | 44 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 20m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · AMS: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam.
German passport holders can enter the Netherlands visa-free with no restrictions. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. Your German passport or national ID card is all you need. There are no border checks on flights or trains from Germany.
For stays over 3 months, register at the local municipality (gemeente). You need proof of address and a valid ID. Registration is free and usually done within a week. The Netherlands uses the euro. Your EHIC covers emergency medical care. Given how close the two countries are, many people commute across the border daily without any formalities.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
Trains depart directly from inside the terminal (Schiphol Plaza) to Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). Direct intercity trains also serve Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven without requiring transfers. NS Hispeed connects to Brussels (1h 50m) and Paris CDG (3h 20m).
Taxis use a meter; Amsterdam Centraal costs €35–50. Ride-hail apps (Uber, Bolt) are cheaper at €25–40. Car rental agencies are at the terminal. Bus 397 to Leidseplein is the budget option (€5.50).
Temperate maritime climate, mild and frequently overcast year-round. Winters are cold (0–7°C) with regular rain and occasional snow or freezing fog. AMS handles de-icing efficiently but heavy snowfall (rare) causes cascading delays across the network. Fog is the primary winter disruption risk, particularly November through February.
Summers are warm (17–24°C) with long days and moderate rain. Thunderstorms in July–August cause brief but sharp delays. Strong crosswinds from the North Sea affect small aircraft year-round. Pack a waterproof layer regardless of season.
FRA–AMS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to AMS
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) are connected by nonstop service from KLM, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Air Dolomiti. With 329 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to AMS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to AMS is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (366 km). There are approximately 329 weekly flights outbound and 321 return, totaling 650 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Luxembourg-Findel, Brussels and Hamburg Helmut Schmidt. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stuttgart (STR) and Luxembourg (LUX).