Zurich to Amsterdam Flights

Amsterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands, delights tourists throughout the year with its cultural and historical attractions. When traveling to this destination from Switzerland, book your trip with ebookers for budget deals on flights from Zurich to Amsterdam.

Arriving at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Flights from Zurich to Amsterdam arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), which is an international airport that originally opened as a military airbase. Flights into the airport are available from multiple carriers, including Air France, British Airways, SWISS, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. To find the lowest prices on airfares with ebookers, select a non-stop flight from Zurich Airport, which takes approximately one hour and 35 minutes. AMS itself can serve as the first attraction on your itinerary, as it contains the first permanent airport library, a museum of classical and contemporary art, and a large shopping centre.

Parking and Transportation

Zurich Airport accepts domestic flights; however, if you arrive by car, you will need to choose from different types of parking facilities. For low-cost, extended-time parking, Zurich Airport offers a reduced-rate car park with a nearby bus stop that will take you to the terminal. When packing lightly for short flights from Zurich to Amsterdam, take a motorcycle because the airport offers complimentary parking to bikers.

At AMS, you have several options for ground transportation. A railway station that offers rides straight into Amsterdam, as well as other cities, lies directly under the terminal complex. A bus station is located outside the airport, and taxis and rental cars are also available. The city of Amsterdam discourages the use of vehicles because the streets have heavy foot and bicycle traffic. Ebookers' trip-planner tools will locate a hotel near the attractions you want to see, making it easy to enjoy your holiday without a rental vehicle.

Lodging in Amsterdam

Find discount hotel rates for your stay in Amsterdam when you book your flight with ebookers. Choose from a range of accommodations, including boutique hotels, such as the Albus, and well-known chain hotels, such as the Marriott. Whether you want a luxurious retreat or only the basic amenities, you can find a room in Amsterdam that fits your style and budget. If you're interested in the city's museums, check out the Bilderberg Garden Hotel, which is a short walking distance from many museums and a popular outdoor park.

Top Attractions in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is well known for its coffee shops, many of which legally serve cannabis in different forms, and for its red light district, where women serve as window displays. For those more interested in art and historical attractions, the city has plenty to offer. The Rijksmusuem, which was moved to Amsterdam in the early 1800s by the order of Napoleon's brother, exhibits paintings from artists such as Rembrandt and Frans Hals. The Van Gogh Museum, which contains the world's largest collection of the artist's paintings and drawings, is located nearby. Additional museums are situated in this area, which is known as the Museumplein or Museum Square. Visitors can also visit the home of Anne Frank.

Outdoor enthusiasts can visit Vondelpark, a 120-acre park full of ponds, flowers, paths, and lawns. In the summer months, the park hosts concerts and exhibits films in an outdoor theater. Regardless of the attractions you want to see, ebookers will handle all of the travel details, beginning with your flights from Zurich to Amsterdam.