Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Airlines and Mileage Programs > Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles
Reload this Page >

Minimum Connection Transfer Time at Amsterdam (AMS): The Definitive Thread

Register
Community
Wiki Posts
Today's Posts
Search
Old Nov 28, 2018, 12:40 pm
FlyerTalk Forums Expert How-Tos and Guides
Last edit by: LoganFlyer
Minimum connection time at AMS
Note: when determining the airline for MCT purposes, what counts is who markets the flight, not who operates it.

Schengen Zone to Schengen Zone, KL-KL: 50 minutes

Schengen Zone to Schengen Zone, KL-DL, DL-KL, or DL-DL: 25 minutes

Schengen Zone to Non-Schengen Zone, KL-KL or KL-DL: 90 minutes

Schengen Zone to Non-Schengen Zone, DL-KL or DL-DL: 50 minutes

Non-Schengen Zone to Schengen Zone, KL-KL or DL-KL: 60 minutes

Non-Schengen Zone to Schengen Zone, KL-DL or DL-DL: 50 minutes

Non-Schengen Zone to Non-Schengen Zone, DL-DL, DL-KL, or KL-DL: 50 minutes

Non-Schengen Zone to Non-Schengen Zone, KL-KL: anywhere from 40 minutes to 2 hours--it depends on the flight numbers and the dates. I've posted the raw output below to help you figure out which MCT will apply.
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 2040 - FLT 4141
KL-KL II .55 FLT 602 - FLT 597 31MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II SUP FLT 1230 - FLT 743 OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 900 - FLT 900 - 1999 OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 904 - FLT 900 - 1999 OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 1382 - FLT 900 - 1999 OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 1386 - FLT 900 - 1999 OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 1396 - FLT 900 - 1999 OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 1614 - FLT 900 - 1999 OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 3086 - FLT 900 - 1999 OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 902 - FLT 900 - 1999 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 1392 - FLT 900 - 1999 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 1394 - FLT 900 - 1999 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 900 - FLT 900 - 1999 31MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 904 - FLT 900 - 1999 31MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 1386 - FLT 900 - 1999 31MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 1396 - FLT 900 - 1999 31MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 1614 - FLT 900 - 1999 31MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 3086 - FLT 900 - 1999 31MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II 1.00 ALL - FLT 3096 GROUP3 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 3097 - ALL ALL - GROUP3
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 758 - ALL OPN -02DEC18
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 894 - ALL OPN -02DEC18
KL-KL II .55 FLT 741 - ALL OPN -28FEB19
KL-KL II .55 FLT 749 - ALL OPN -28FEB19
KL-KL II 1.05 FLT 884 - ALL OPN -29MAR19
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 602 - ALL OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .55 FLT 622 - ALL OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .55 FLT 692 - ALL OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .55 FLT 724 - ALL OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 734 - ALL OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II .55 FLT 792 - ALL OPN -30MAR19
KL-KL II 1.00 ALL - FLT 3096
KL-KL II 1.10 ALL - FLT 3823
KL-KL II 1.10 ALL - FLT 3948
KL-KL II 1.30 FLT 210 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 3097 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 3822 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 3949 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 4102 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.30 FLT 4991 - ALL
KL-KL II .55 FLT 758 - ALL 03DEC18-28FEB19
KL-KL II .55 FLT 876 - ALL 01JAN19-03FEB19
KL-KL II .55 FLT 878 - ALL 01JAN19-03FEB19
KL-KL II .55 FLT 434 - ALL 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 604 - ALL 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 606 - ALL 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 608 - ALL 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II .55 FLT 741 - ALL 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II .55 FLT 749 - ALL 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 882 - ALL 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 884 - ALL 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II 1.55 FLT 888 - ALL 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II 2.00 FLT 894 - ALL 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II 2.00 FLT 896 - ALL 30MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 566 - ALL 31MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 602 - ALL 31MAR19-26OCT19
KL-KL II .50 FLT 900 - 1999 - FLT 3400 - 3420 ALL - LIN
KL-KL II .50 FLT 900 - 1999 - FLT 3400 - 3420 ALL - FCO
KL-KL II .50 FLT 3400 - 3420 - FLT 900 - 1999 LIN - ALL
KL-KL II .50 FLT 3400 - 3420 - FLT 900 - 1999 FCO - ALL
KL-KL II .50 FLT 400 - 1999 - FLT 6000 - 9999
KL-KL II .40 FLT 900 - 1999 - FLT 900 - 1999
KL-KL II .40 FLT 900 - 1999 - FLT 3108 - 3109
KL-KL II .50 FLT 2000 - 2369 - FLT 6000 - 9999
KL-KL II 1.30 FLT 2370 - 2529 - FLT 6000 - 9999
KL-KL II 1.05 FLT 2520 - 2699 - FLT 6000 - 9999
KL-KL II 1.30 FLT 2700 - 4999 - FLT 6000 - 6199
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 2823 - 2826 - FLT 900 - 1999
KL-KL II 1.45 FLT 2960 - 2999 - FLT 300 - 899
KL-KL II 1.30 FLT 3000 - 4999 - FLT 6000 - 6199
KL-KL II .40 FLT 3108 - 3109 - FLT 900 - 1999
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 3150 - 3175 - FLT 900 - 1999
KL-KL II 1.30 FLT 6000 - 6199 - FLT 2700 - 4999
KL-KL II .50 FLT 6000 - 9999 - FLT 400 - 1999
KL-KL II .50 FLT 6000 - 9999 - FLT 2000 - 2369
KL-KL II 1.30 FLT 6000 - 9999 - FLT 2370 - 2529
KL-KL II 1.05 FLT 6000 - 9999 - FLT 2520 - 2699
KL-KL II 1.05 ALL - FLT 3178 - 3183 GRU - ALL
KL-KL II 1.05 ALL - FLT 3178 - 3183 YVR - ALL
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 400 - 1999 - ALL EQP ALL - TRN
ALL - GROUP3
KL-KL II 1.30 ALL - FLT 2520 - 2699 EQP TRN - ALL
KL-KL II 1.30 ALL - FLT 3096 - 3099 EQP TRN - ALL
KL-KL II 1.30 ALL - FLT 3100 - 3107 EQP TRN - ALL
KL-KL II 1.00 ALL - FLT 2520 - 2699 GROUP3 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.10 ALL - FLT 2758 - 2759 GROUP3 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.40 ALL - FLT 2890 - 2899 GROUP3 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.30 FLT 320 - 329 - ALL ALL - GROUP3
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 2520 - 2699 - ALL ALL - GROUP3
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 2758 - 2759 - ALL ALL - GROUP3
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 2830 - 2837 - ALL ALL - GROUP3
KL-KL II 1.40 FLT 2890 - 2899 - ALL ALL - GROUP3
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 3076 - 3079 - ALL ALL - GROUP3
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 3120 - 3122 - ALL ALL - GROUP3
KL-KL II 1.00 ALL - FLT 320 - 329
KL-KL II 1.05 ALL - FLT 2520 - 2699
KL-KL II 1.10 ALL - FLT 2758 - 2759
KL-KL II 2.00 ALL - FLT 2890 - 2899
KL-KL II 1.10 ALL - FLT 3100 - 3107
KL-KL II 1.00 ALL - FLT 3152 - 3173
KL-KL II 1.10 ALL - FLT 3178 - 3183
KL-KL II 1.10 ALL - FLT 3646 - 3649
KL-KL II 1.30 FLT 320 - 329 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.05 FLT 2520 - 2699 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 2758 - 2759 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 2823 - 2826 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 2830 - 2837 - ALL
KL-KL II 2.00 FLT 2890 - 2899 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.30 FLT 2960 - 2999 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 3076 - 3079 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.15 FLT 3100 - 3107 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 3120 - 3122 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.00 FLT 3150 - 3175 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.10 FLT 3178 - 3183 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.15 FLT 3646 - 3649 - ALL
KL-KL II 1.00 EQP ALL - TRN GROUP3 - GROUP3
KL-KL II 1.30 EQP TRN - ALL
Print Wikipost

Minimum Connection Transfer Time at Amsterdam (AMS): The Definitive Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 31, 2010, 10:41 am
  #181  
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2
Is 1 hour enough to transfer?
Flying DTW to BRU connecting in AMS on Nov. 2. Arrive AMS 05:55 on Delta, depart 6:55 on Delta. Is that enough time to transfer? Don't know yet if I'm checking my bag or just taking a carry on. Thanks.
lzhq24 is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2010, 2:17 am
  #182  
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: MEL
Programs: DL, QF, QR Gold, MR Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,003
Originally Posted by lzhq24
Flying DTW to BRU connecting in AMS on Nov. 2. Arrive AMS 05:55 on Delta, depart 6:55 on Delta. Is that enough time to transfer? Don't know yet if I'm checking my bag or just taking a carry on. Thanks.
DL does not fly AMS-BRU; it must be a code share operated by KL. 1 hour is plenty of time.
florin is offline  
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2010, 3:40 am
  #183  
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2
Smile
Originally Posted by florin
DL does not fly AMS-BRU; it must be a code share operated by KL. 1 hour is plenty of time.
Thanks very much for the quick response:
lzhq24 is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2010, 5:56 pm
  #184  
She
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 181
I'm flying CDG-AMS-PDX in a couple months and have a 1hr20min connection in AMS - should this be enough time? I have never flown through AMS before so don't know what to expect. Will my bags be checked through? What about passport control?

The first leg is Air France operated and both flights are booked on the same ticket.

Thanks
She is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2010, 1:21 am
  #185  
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: France
Programs: DL FO
Posts: 345
Originally Posted by She
I'm flying CDG-AMS-PDX in a couple months and have a 1hr20min connection in AMS - should this be enough time? I have never flown through AMS before so don't know what to expect. Will my bags be checked through? What about passport control?

The first leg is Air France operated and both flights are booked on the same ticket.

Thanks
As you are leaving the Shengen zone, it is faster than the other way.
1h20 should be fine but do not waste time. My advice is requesting a seat in front of the cabin on CDG-AMS leg and ask your way to the agent at the gate when you exit the aircraft.
But don't worry, transfer at AMS are very easy.
GuillaumeD is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2010, 1:24 pm
  #186  
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kuwait, US-SE
Programs: DL PM, KLM
Posts: 8
AMS connectin time
I have flown through AMS numerous times and as long as you don't have to leave the EU zone to get luggage (because you are changing from DL or Skyteam member to a different carrier that Skyteam doesn't have a baggage agreement with) than one hour is typically more than enough time to get from one Skyteam flight to another. If you are staying in the EU zone then you don't need to clear Customs or Passport control, but there is a security check, and probably security questions at every individual gate.

If you have a long layover in AMS, I have found that leaving the airport for a Canal tour to be enjoyable and train access is available directly from the airport. Clearing Customs usually runs very quickly when you come back into the airport, especially if you leave most of your luggage in Left Luggage before leaving the EU zone.
sweeps63 is offline  
Reply
Old Dec 18, 2010, 7:54 pm
  #187  
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1
GVA-AMS-MEM
Hello,

I have a 65 minute connection in AMS for the route GVA - AMS - MEM. To what degree should I freak out?

Thanks.
AndyGreer314 is offline  
Reply
Old Jan 4, 2011, 11:08 pm
  #188  
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Plat, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 229
Sorry if this is a bit redundant, but I've been reading this thread and googling "schengen" to better understand...

I am flying JFK-AMS-GVA on KL metal and then the reverse on the way back, and I believe it's the first time I've been to Europe via a connecting flight - at least that I can remember. I have a 2-hour layover in AMS. I see that the Netherlands and Switzerland are part of Shengen, so what does that mean for where I go through customs/passport security -- in AMS or GVA?
cinnamon121 is offline  
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2011, 5:53 pm
  #189  
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 26
LAX-AMS-ARN
I read most of this thread and understood that 1hr connection if fine at AMS. However, our 15-yr old daughter will be flying alone. We are looking at flight for her from LAX-AMS-ARN on KLM. Arriving AMS at 9:15am and leaving at 10:15am. She will be flying on a non-weekend day, tu-thu. Will she make it?
Same on the way back, from, ARN-AMS getting at 8:40am, leaving at 9:50am for LAX. This is the only non-stop flight a day to LAX. If she misses it, she has to take the next flight, which has a stop over either in St. Paul or Detroit. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
techmom is offline  
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2011, 6:47 pm
  #190  
 
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: MA
Programs: DL DM/2MM Marriott Platinum, HH Diamond,
Posts: 8,907
Originally Posted by techmom
I read most of this thread and understood that 1hr connection if fine at AMS. However, our 15-yr old daughter will be flying alone. We are looking at flight for her from LAX-AMS-ARN on KLM. Arriving AMS at 9:15am and leaving at 10:15am. She will be flying on a non-weekend day, tu-thu. Will she make it?
Same on the way back, from, ARN-AMS getting at 8:40am, leaving at 9:50am for LAX. This is the only non-stop flight a day to LAX. If she misses it, she has to take the next flight, which has a stop over either in St. Paul or Detroit. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
These are tight connections, but still quite feasible. She needs to move at a deliberate pace throughout the process. The flight to LAX will have security at the gate even though she will have gone through security at the point of origination, ARN.
RobertS975 is offline  
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2011, 8:32 am
  #191  
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta PM, Marriott Plat, Hertz Pres
Posts: 3,649
is 55 min enough for MSP-AMS-CDG? looking at going in early sept, cheapest flights both ways have 55 min layovers there.
xolinlevh is offline  
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2011, 1:54 pm
  #192  
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: DL (NW) Silver, UA (CO), AA, AC
Posts: 296
I asked almost the identical question last year, for a connection of ~ 1 hour, and the responses were that it should work. Two potential issues would be if you landed on the Polder runway and had to take a long time taxiing and if there is a long line at passport control. I have made it in this time but we landed on time, there was essentially no line, and I was in Business.

I'd be tempted to chance it, because there are frequent flights AMS-CDG and they are all either AF or KL (and code-shared with each other & I think all with DL as well). If you missed one, you would likely get on the next one.
DBruce49 is offline  
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2011, 6:25 am
  #193  
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1
Hello everyone

In about a month I'll be flying FCO-AMS-CPT. The flight from Rome is scheduled to land at 8.50 am, and the other one departs at 10.05 a.m.

Is 75min enough time? How long will I have to walk?

Thanks in advance
nihon28 is offline  
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2011, 8:53 am
  #194  
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: DL Plat
Posts: 150
I had hours there today, but had I been on a tight connect, from sitting in the 5th row of Y on the 744 into a G gate (I think), through passport in the Elite Plus line and to gate B18 I could have done it all in less than 30 minutes.
GobBluth10 is offline  
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2011, 9:41 am
  #195  
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: delta sky miles
Posts: 65
In my experience, I would rather have too much time than not enough. Last fall we connected from delta to KLM. Ran and had to break in line in AMS to get through passport control and security AGAIN! Then when we arrived in Lisbon, we had no luggage. Just not worth it.

So this May, we are choosing to have a 3.5 hour connection in AMS to BCN as opposed to 1.25. I know, long wiat, but not as long a wait as freaking out over luggage.
cpinstein is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.