Flights Amsterdam → Zurich
AMS → ZRH
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Zurich?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Zurich, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737, Airbus A320, and Avro RJ100. The destination airport in Zurich, which opened in 1948, serves over 31 million passengers annually.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Zurich (ZRH) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Zurich: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Zurich (ZRH) heads south-east for about 603 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 10m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Zurich it is 0.7 min (atfm).
Route facts
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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% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 44% | 36 min | 1.6% |
Airlines operating AMS-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about AMS-ZRH
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines.
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The Amsterdam-Zurich route is about 603 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.
