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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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Amsterdam to Zurich.

A direct flight from Amsterdam to Zurich takes 1h 25m, covering 971 km.

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 C$ 371 to C$ 500, with an average of C$ 422 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 371 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the C$ 422 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 310 round-trip via London Luton (LTN), compared to C$ 421 for direct.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 35–C$ 141 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% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 10%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Amsterdam and Zurich is around C$ 352 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 35m. Recent train fares are around C$ 237 round-trip, with a trip time of about 10h 16m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 33% lower. However, taking the train takes about 8+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 251, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 99 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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 25% of one-stop connections
• London Luton (LTN) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Amsterdam to Zurich. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 403 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 473, a difference of C$ 71.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 direct 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) and 14h 07m via London Luton (LTN).

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Halle 622, Puls 5 Conference Centre, and MCH Messe Zürich. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Zurich flights:

• KLM: 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SWISS: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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