Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 10 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt.
Amsterdam (the location of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport) and Frankfurt follow the same timezone — UTC+1.
You can pick from 68 services a week between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA). This is the most popular flight route.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your AMS to Frankfurt flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Direct Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt tickets are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is where you'll step off the plane.
There's a good selection of carriers operating direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt, including:
We make it easy to book plane tickets from AMS to Frankfurt with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Travelling from central Amsterdam to AMS takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel near AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
75% of flights that depart Amsterdam Schiphol Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Frankfurt
RM399 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt flight. A return plane ticket starts from RM721. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap flights from AMS to Frankfurt, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Snapping up a cheap flight from AMS to Frankfurt is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from AMS to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 121 kilometres from Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN).
Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your AMS to Frankfurt flight:
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
September is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Frankfurt in January.
Lock in a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Frankfurt, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Bildungsstatte Anne Frank, Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt and Main Tower are top attractions which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Travel about 418 kilometres northeast to Berlin to check off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, your itinerary will be busy.
Hamburg is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.