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Kunsthaus Zürich
Major art museum with Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to today, ideal for a broad overview of Zurich’s cultural life.
Flights from Amsterdam to Zurich depart on average 62 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £141 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
There are 12 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest flight covers the 615 km distance in 1h 10m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 615 km |
Average flight duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £141 |
Flights per day 62 |
Direct flights 12 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 6:00 |
Last flight 22:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
£199
Average price
£630
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Flights per day
53
Distance
615 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Zurich will cost around £630 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £199.
Of the 53 flights that leave Amsterdam for Zurich every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 615 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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KL1927
KL1945Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £141.
Distance: 615 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£236 Average Price | £150 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Zurich flights for tomorrow, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX737 | 7:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 8:25 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS320 · OS135 | 7:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h00 | 11:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1917 | 7:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 8:35 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1003 · LH1188 | 8:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h20 | 12:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH2311+ LH5764 | 8:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h00 | 12:15 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1943 | 8:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 9:45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1919 | 9:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h30 | 11:05 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LX725 | 9:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 11:15 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS139+ OS312 | 9:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h25 | 14:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH2303+ LH5766 | 11:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 16:10 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA431 · BA764 | 11:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h15 | 22:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
BA431 · BA736 | 11:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h45 | 17:20 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA431 · BA740 | 11:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h05 | 22:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA431 · BA738 | 11:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h20 | 18:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA431 · BA762 | 11:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h50 | 18:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
BA431+ BA8767 | 11:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h20 | 19:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AZ107+ AZ7188 | 11:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h50 | 16:45 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1921 | 12:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 13:40 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1945 | 12:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 13:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 changesdirect | |
BA433 · BA738 | 13:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h30 | 18:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA433 · BA740 | 13:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h15 | 22:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA433 · BA764 | 13:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 9h25 | 22:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
BA433 · BA762 | 13:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 18:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
BA433+ BA8767 | 13:25 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h30 | 19:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1641 · AF1414 | 14:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h15 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1641 · AF1392 | 14:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 23h20 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1641 · AF1114 | 14:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h50 | 10:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1741 · AF1414 | 14:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h45 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1741 · AF1114 | 14:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 19h20 | 10:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1741 · AF1392 | 14:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h50 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
LX729 | 15:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h35 | 16:45 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1923 | 15:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 16:45 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2305+ LH5768 | 15:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h25 | 20:05 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA764+ BA8454 | 15:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h10 | 22:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
BA740+ BA8454 | 15:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h00 | 22:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA8454 · BA8767 | 15:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 19:55 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
BA435 · BA764 | 16:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h35 | 22:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
BA435 · BA740 | 16:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h25 | 22:40 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF5478+ AF1114 | 16:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 17h30 | 10:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1947 | 16:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 17:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2307+ LH5750 | 17:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h50 | 21:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1925 | 17:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 18:40 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
OS316 · OS147 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h45 | 21:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
LH997+ LH5740 | 18:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h35 | 21:50 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1141 · AF1414 | 18:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h45 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1141 · AF1114 | 18:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 15h20 | 10:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1141 · AF1392 | 18:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h50 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
LX735 | 20:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h25 | 21:30 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1441 · AF1114 | 20:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 13h40 | 10:00 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
AF1441 · AF1392 | 20:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 17h10 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 1 change | |
AF1441 · AF1414 | 20:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 26h05 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
KL1949 | 20:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h15 | 21:50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1927 | 21:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h20 | 22:25 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum with Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to today, ideal for a broad overview of Zurich’s cultural life.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station, presenting Swiss history, design, and everyday life through varied displays.
Leading design museum with changing exhibitions on architecture, graphics, fashion, and product design in a well-run central venue.
Zurich’s best-known shopping boulevard, lined with elegant buildings, trams, and easy walks between the station, lake, and old town.
Historic old-town quarter of lanes, squares, churches, and river views, ideal for walking, sightseeing, and discovering Zurich’s medieval core.
Hilltop viewpoint and green area above the city, known for broad panoramas, woodland paths, and a quick escape from the urban centre.
Veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, traditionally served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic of local taverns.
Pan-fried grated potato cake, crisp outside and soft inside. A Swiss staple closely linked with Zurich and often served with meat, eggs or cheese.
Melted cheese blended with white wine and kirsch, eaten by dipping bread. A beloved Swiss communal dish, especially in colder months.
Classic Zurich restaurant known for Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and other Swiss specialities in an elegant old-town atmosphere.
Traditional Swiss beer hall serving fondue, rösti and sausages in a lively, wood-panelled setting near the station.
Long-running vegetarian restaurant with a large buffet and Swiss-international dishes in a bright, central setting.
Very high prices for hotels, dining and transport. Zurich costs more than most European city breaks, especially in central tourist areas.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and small café bills.
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Zürich Airport railway station -> Zürich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Zurich by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Zurich flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Zurich airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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