What percentage of Zürich to Amsterdam flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 49.3% of flights from Zürich to Amsterdam were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that nearly half of the available options offer a non-stop journey, providing convenience for many passengers.

How long does it take to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam?

A direct flight from Zürich to Amsterdam typically takes 1 hour and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 603 kilometers. Flights with one stop have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 6 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers prioritizing speed and convenience should look for direct flight options to minimize travel time.

Are non-stop flights from Zürich to Amsterdam worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Zürich to Amsterdam have a median price of $301, while connecting flights average $208. This represents a premium of 45% for the convenience of a non-stop journey. Direct flights accounted for 46.2% of the available options in the trailing 90 days. Travelers should weigh the time savings against the increased cost when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

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Zürich to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

For cheap flights from Zürich to Amsterdam, the most affordable month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $194. Other cost-effective options include April, where the median fare is $214, and March, with a median of $250.

Fares for this route typically range from $197–$314, with a median of $286. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 20% of recent fares from Zürich to Amsterdam were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

When considering direct flights from Zürich to Amsterdam, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 49.3% of recent itineraries over the last 90 days were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Zürich to Amsterdam takes about 1h 35m, including connections. This duration reflects the median flight time across all observed itineraries. If you fly non-stop, the flight time is also 1h 35m, while connecting flights have a median duration of 7h 5m.

The distance between Zürich and Amsterdam is 603 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Amsterdam

Regular price: CHF 197 - CHF 274

Prices for flights from Zurich to Amsterdam are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 197 CHF to 274 CHF. The current lowest deal is 170 CHF with Vueling Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 8.

now CHF 170

Low CHF 197

High CHF 274

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Amsterdam is January, with a median price of 193 USD. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of 446 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 193

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 446

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Amsterdam

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Vueling Airlines, Air Europa

CHF 271

CHF 183

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Vueling Airlines, Air Europa

CHF 253

CHF 194

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Vueling Airlines, Air Europa

CHF 275

CHF 184

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Vueling Airlines, Air Europa

CHF 244

CHF 195

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

KLM

CHF 432

CHF 225

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Air France

CHF 416

CHF 217

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

2 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 28

CHF 429 → CHF 172

60%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

CHF 433 → CHF 180

58%

4 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 27

CHF 434 → CHF 184

58%

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

CHF 430 → CHF 181

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam

Zürich - Amsterdam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent ZRH to AMS roundtrip fares are near the typical level, at $286.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $194

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $194. April and March are also cheaper.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m

Direct flights from ZRH to AMS typically take 1h 35m, while connecting flights average 7h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

49.3% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 49.3% of flights from ZRH to AMS are direct, with a median of 1 stop when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is an airline that offers direct flights on the ZRH to AMS route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from ZRH to AMS appear frequently, with many deals within the last 30 days.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Amsterdam, offering good value.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 164

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is an ideal arrival airport for flights from Zürich to Amsterdam.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 164

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$773

$621

Save $152

KLM

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Oct 30

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$1,143

$865

Save $278

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 16

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$1,093

$871

Save $222

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 16

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$1,081

$873

Save $208

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 17

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$1,090

$873

Save $217

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 17

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$1,080

$873

Save $207

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 16

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$1,099

$873

Save $226

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 16

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$1,091

$873

Save $218

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Dec 16

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$1,107

$873

Save $234

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 17

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$1,181

$931

Save $250

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Jan 15

Amsterdam, Netherlands

67% AI deal score

$744

$621

Save $123

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Zürich to Amsterdam are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $234. Booking within 7-13 days of departure typically sees prices around $258. Conversely, prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $389. For the best value, travelers should aim to secure their tickets well in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Amsterdam is considered to be $197 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $286. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals historically found at $314 or below. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices under the $197 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam, with a median price of $194. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $214. The annual median price for this route is $286, indicating that certain months provide significant savings. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these months.

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Zürich to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

The distance between Zürich and Amsterdam is 603 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Amsterdam

Regular price: CHF 197 - CHF 274

Prices for flights from Zurich to Amsterdam are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is 197 CHF to 274 CHF. The current lowest deal is 170 CHF with Vueling Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 8.

now CHF 170

Low CHF 197

High CHF 274

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam

January

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 193

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 446

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Amsterdam

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Vueling Airlines, Air Europa

CHF 271

CHF 183

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Vueling Airlines, Air Europa

CHF 253

CHF 194

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Vueling Airlines, Air Europa

CHF 275

CHF 184

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Vueling Airlines, Air Europa

CHF 244

CHF 195

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

KLM

CHF 432

CHF 225

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Amsterdam

Zürich (ZRH) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Air France

CHF 416

CHF 217

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

2 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 28

CHF 429 → CHF 172

60%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

CHF 433 → CHF 180

58%

4 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 27

CHF 434 → CHF 184

58%

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

CHF 430 → CHF 181

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam

Zürich - Amsterdam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent ZRH to AMS roundtrip fares are near the typical level, at $286.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $194

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $194. April and March are also cheaper.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m

Direct flights from ZRH to AMS typically take 1h 35m, while connecting flights average 7h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

49.3% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 49.3% of flights from ZRH to AMS are direct, with a median of 1 stop when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is an airline that offers direct flights on the ZRH to AMS route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from ZRH to AMS appear frequently, with many deals within the last 30 days.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Amsterdam, offering good value.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 164

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is an ideal arrival airport for flights from Zürich to Amsterdam.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 164

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague Airport is a useful alternative arrival airport, offering fast security and check-in processes.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

67% AI deal score

$744

$621

Save $123

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Amsterdam

Zürich to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam

Direct flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Amsterdam

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam

Zürich - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $194

Direct flights take 1h 35m

49.3% of recent flights are direct

KLM offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Zürich main airports to depart from

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

When is the best time to book flights from Zürich to Amsterdam?

What is a good price for a flight from Zürich to Amsterdam?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam?

What percentage of Zürich to Amsterdam flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam?

Are non-stop flights from Zürich to Amsterdam worth the extra cost?

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More routes from Zürich

Flights to Amsterdam from other cities

Zürich to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam

Direct flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Amsterdam

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Zürich to Amsterdam

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam

Zürich - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $194

Direct flights take 1h 35m

49.3% of recent flights are direct

KLM offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Zürich main airports to depart from

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

Dec 09

Oct 24

Oct 30

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 16

Sep 17

Jan 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

When is the best time to book flights from Zürich to Amsterdam?

What is a good price for a flight from Zürich to Amsterdam?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Zürich to Amsterdam?