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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Amsterdam to Zurich:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:15 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:30 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Amsterdam to Zurich:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Zurich takes 1h 25m, covering 375 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Zurich range from $264 to $351, with an average of $298 over the past 12 months. Anything below $264 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $298 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $297 round-trip and layover options via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) at $290.

SWISS is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while KLM has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Amsterdam to Zurich flights are:

• SWISS: 83% on time
• KLM: 77% on time
• Air France: 55% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to Zurich flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 10%.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Amsterdam to Zurich usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to Zurich route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

Connecting flights from Amsterdam to Zurich most commonly pass through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Amsterdam to Zurich. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $285 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $330, a difference of $45.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Amsterdam and Zurich. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• KLM
• SWISS

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 17m, compared with 10h 11m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Hallenstadion, Lindenhof and Stadion Letzigrund. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Zurich flights:

• KLM: offers free seat selection
• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. Many airlines have unaccompanied minor services available. While many will offer the service for nonstop flights, KLM will also provide the service with transfers to and from Air France, Delta Air Lines, and other KLM flights. This is a mandatory service for children between 5 and 14 years old. Surcharges may apply.

If you want to make sure that your flight to Amsterdam adds to your frequent flyer miles collection, you can use the “Alliance” filter to ensure that you choose qualifying flights. So, if you are a member of Delta Airline’s SkyMiles, you can select the “SkyTeam” filter, and you should only see flights with alliance partners like KLM and Air Europa.

For flights from Amsterdam to Zurich, a passenger emits an average of 1,060 kg of CO2. With the “Less CO2” sort option on KAYAK, you can see greener flight options first. This could include flying KLM directly to Zurich, saving about 81%, or about 855 lbs of CO2. If you prefer Lufthansa, its flight through Frankfurt saves around 79%, or 837 lbs.

If you are traveling with your pet cat or dog, you may be able to bring them on board with you, depending on the airline’s policies. Lufthansa, for example, will allow passengers to bring one cat or dog with them. Your furry friend must weigh less than 17 lbs and be kept in a soft-sided pet carrier it can move around in. The carrier cannot be bigger than 22 x 16 x 9 in. Other restrictions and fees may apply.