Flights Amsterdam → Frankfurt
AMS → FRA
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Frankfurt?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes 45 min on average. That is the median time recorded across 1 scheduled flight on this leg; the actual time varies by a few minutes with wind, routing and take-off queues.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Frankfurt, utilizing a variety of aircraft including the Airbus A319, Fokker 70, Boeing 737 series models, and Airbus A320 and A321. The destination airport in Frankfurt sees over 61 million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major European hub.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo. Across 133 flights monitored in recent months, n/a% arrived on time (within 15 min of schedule), with an average delay of n/a minutes. The cancellation rate is 0.75%. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads south-east for about 366 km, a flight time of roughly 45m.
Departures from Amsterdam on this leg cluster in the morning window: about 59% of AMS-FRA flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Frankfurt it is 2.1 min (atfm).
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-FRA
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes 45 min on average. That is the median time recorded across 1 scheduled flight on this leg; the actual time varies by a few minutes with wind, routing and take-off queues.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate on Amsterdam-Frankfurt is 0.75% across 133 monitored flights.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Amsterdam-Frankfurt route is about 366 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
