Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Amsterdam.
Every week, there are 103 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, go for the 07:20 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:20 with KLM.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AMS to FRA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a cinch with KLM. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is KLM.
KLM is the most punctual carrier operating AMS to FRA flights, with 68.36% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between AMS and FRA include:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Brussels Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
R 1,997 is the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt Airport flight. Return flights start at R 4,529. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMS to FRA.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% touch down on time at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near AMS. Whether you have an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're getting in on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near FRA:
Travel at your own speed with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and find adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Frankfurt in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Frankfurt Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to FRA in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.