Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Amsterdam and Zurich share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 185 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 21:05.
Give yourself enough time to catch your AMS to ZRH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra 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 perhaps some other exciting parts of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is KLM.
The most punctual carrier that operates AMS to ZRH flights is SWISS. Its services arrive as planned 66.56% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between AMS and ZRH include:
Stuttgart Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, $106 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $173. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from AMS to ZRH, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMS to ZRH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 23 kilometers from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZRH if you're catching a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the center of Zurich has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometers away.
It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zurich. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from AMS to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Journey around 72 kilometers west to Basel to tick off its popular sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometers south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favorite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
