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

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:31 am
• Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 10:26 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

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

A direct flight from Zurich to Amsterdam takes 1h 41m, 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 Zurich to Amsterdam range from C$ 401 to C$ 568, with an average of C$ 471 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 401 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the C$ 471 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$ 320 round-trip via London Luton (LTN), compared to C$ 472 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 Zurich to Amsterdam flights are:

• SWISS: 85% on time
• KLM: 79% on time
• Air France: 55% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 31–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Amsterdam flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Amsterdam are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 231, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• Hertz

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

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 Zurich to Amsterdam route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 52% of one-stop connections
• London Luton (LTN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Zurich to Amsterdam. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 444 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 489, a difference of C$ 45.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Amsterdam. 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 3h 56m, compared with 5h 40m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 7h 44m via London Luton (LTN).

Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam RAI, and Vondel Park. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Amsterdam 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
• Helvetic Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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