Flights Amsterdam → Zurich
AMS → ZRH
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 12.7/100 (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) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating AMS-ZRH
Frequently asked questions about AMS-ZRH
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.
