Flying from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Frankfurt's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) leaving from here.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 10 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
Choose from 68 direct weekly services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). This is the most popular route when departing from Frankfurt.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Frankfurt to AMS.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) can be booked from this terminal.
At FRA, you can choose from various carriers offering direct flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, including:
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with KLM from FRA to AMS.
Among carriers operating on this route, KLM has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
FRA is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Frankfurt Airport:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Split up your flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and AMS include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
You can get to HHN from central Frankfurt in approximately 1 hour 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Frankfurt to AMS flight? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt Hahn Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Most flights that leave Frankfurt Hahn Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near AMS and turn in quicker:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is ₹ 5,560. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 17,308. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Frankfurt to AMS, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). September is the busiest month to travel to Amsterdam. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in January.
Before locking in your Frankfurt to AMS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 25ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amsterdam
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are essential stops on your Amsterdam itinerary.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam, a trip to Eindhoven will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
Groningen is another standout destination in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without seeing Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.
