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Cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Amsterdam

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Airlines that fly from Zurich to Amsterdam
Distance: 614 km
Zurich airports
Zurich Airport (ZRH)How far from city centre: 9 km
Amsterdam airports
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)How far from city centre: 2 km

Zurich to Amsterdam flights

Non-stop Zurich to Amsterdam flights run year-round, taking approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. The route connects Zurich Airport (ZRH) with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Airlines serving this journey include KLM and Swiss International Air Lines.

Tickets start from €99.

August and December are the most searched months for this trip, while November is popular for late autumn visits.

Departing from Zurich

Zurich Airport is located approximately 13km from the city centre. Several transport options connect the Zürich Flughafen station and the airport to the city:

  • S-Bahn: lines S2, S16 and S24 run every 10 minutes
  • train: regional and InterCity services operate daily from early morning until after midnight
  • tram: line 10 connects to the airport
  • taxi: direct transfers from outside the arrivals hall

You can move between the main complex and the midfield gates via the Skymetro, a short automated journey taking only a few minutes.

Major airlines operating at the airport include Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, TAP Air Portugal and Vueling.

Other airports serving the area include Basel (BSL) and Friedrichshafen (FDH).

Arriving in Amsterdam

The Nederlandse Spoorwegen railway station is located directly beneath the main terminal plaza, offering Direct Train services to Amsterdam Centraal. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes and trains run 24 hours a day. You can purchase tickets at the yellow vending machines in Schiphol Plaza before heading to the platforms.

Other transport options include:

  • bus: the Airport Express (bus 397), bus 341, bus 300 and R-net services
  • shuttle: the Connexxion service operates from the airport
  • taxi: pick-up ranks are located outside the terminal

Once in the city, the GVB transport network of trams and buses makes it easy to navigate between districts.

Airlines flying into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol include KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Transavia, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Europa and Vueling.

Other airports serving the area include Eindhoven (EIN) and Rotterdam The Hague (RTM).

Things to do in Amsterdam

Explore the historic canal belt or visit the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum in the Museumplein district. For a local perspective, wander through the narrow streets of the Jordaan or take a ferry to the NDSM Wharf for contemporary arts and culture. The city is best discovered by cycling through its diverse neighbourhoods like De Pijp or enjoying a nighttime canal cruise.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Zurich to Amsterdam

On average, what is the price of a Zurich to Amsterdam flight?
When flying from Zurich to Amsterdam the average price will be €228. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Zurich to Amsterdam, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Zurich and Amsterdam. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Zurich to Amsterdam flights?
The most popular month for flights from Zurich to Amsterdam are: August, December and November.
When is the best time to travel from Zurich to Amsterdam?
A good period of the year to visit Amsterdam from Zurich really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, December is the best month to fly to Amsterdam from Zurich, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by July and October. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, May and January are the months with fewer searches for the route Zurich -  Amsterdam.
What is the duration of a flight from Zurich to Amsterdam?
Flight time, on average, from Zurich to Amsterdam is usually 2 h and 55 m on average, at an average distance of 614.15 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Amsterdam compared to Zurich?
The average temperature in Zurich is 17º degrees in summer. Amsterdam reaches 16º during the hot season. In winter, however, temperatures are around 3º degrees in Amsterdam, compared to the 0º average degrees in Zurich.

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