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Old Nov 28, 2018, 12:40 pm
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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
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Old Aug 14, 2014, 8:35 am
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Originally Posted by suvayanr
This seems to be an issue with DL.com. Last summer I was traveling BOS-AMS-TXL. The flights I wanted in low involved a 25 min connection. Called DL, who said technically I could buy it and call back and due to the illegal cxn they would change my itinerary at no cost Called back and changed to the earlier BOS-AMS flight which was only available in high!
So today I got an e-mail from KLM changing my connecting flight to the later one with a 4.5 hour layover. I called Delta and asked for other options. They were surprised the short layover was ticketed and suggested the non-stop flight I wanted. Rebooked me in about 5 minutes.
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Old Jan 26, 2015, 2:00 pm
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I'm flying on Delta metal SEA to AMS (arriving 8:15 AM) and connecting to KLM metal on to VCE with 1 1/2 hour layover. I can't find which terminal Delta comes into and what terminal KLM intra-Europe flight will leave from.

Can someone answer this question please?

Note: I assume the answer will be the same on return FCO-AMS-SEA?

Thank you.
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Old Jan 26, 2015, 4:08 pm
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AMS is basically one terminal as it's one building. The important zones are schengen and nonschengen, which are separated by passport control and security (now in one direction only, going to Europe, but soon in both directions as AMS stops doing security at the gate for long haul flights). You'll likely arrive on the E concourse and depart from C, but this can change.
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Old Jan 27, 2015, 12:28 am
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
AMS is basically one terminal as it's one building. The important zones are schengen and nonschengen, which are separated by passport control and security (now in one direction only, going to Europe, but soon in both directions as AMS stops doing security at the gate for long haul flights). You'll likely arrive on the E concourse and depart from C, but this can change.
Thank you very much!
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Old Jan 31, 2015, 2:07 pm
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Connection time at AMS
Ok. I am looking at ATL AMS ARN. Connection time options are 4 hours or 55 minutes. I really want to take 55 minutes ,but.....can I make it? ATL AMS is on Delta. AMS ARN on KLM.
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Old Jan 31, 2015, 3:36 pm
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I wouldn't risk it. Since you'll be transferring to a flight within the Schengen Zone (Europe), you'll have to go through immigration. That could take awhile. Lines can be long. There is a priority line that tight transfers can sometimes get in, but it's risky.

I'd take the earlier flight and go into the KL lounge and take a free shower, eat breakfast, etc.

You'll love Stockholm, by the way.
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Old Jan 31, 2015, 3:42 pm
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Originally Posted by mspflier
There is a priority line that tight transfers can sometimes get in, but it's risky.
The last two times I've been through there the Sky Priority lane has been closed.

I would also not risk it. Any delay in your first flight and you're for sure missing the connection. AMS is a nice airport to spend time in. The clubs are very nice as is the shopping and people watching.

OP, do you have status on DL? If you are Gold or higher you have free access to the KLM lounge there regardless of what class of service you are flying (this is true for all Sky Team international flights). Be sure to bring your medallion card with you, they can be sticklers about this. The card on your phone MIGHT work.
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Old Jan 31, 2015, 4:12 pm
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55 minutes should normally be enough and you should have plenty of time. Another 4 hours waiting after arriving in the morning isn't excaxtly tempting imo.

If you are Gold, Plat or Diamond take the most left line.
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Old Jan 31, 2015, 5:10 pm
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I'd try the 55 minute connection. It's certainly makeable, though you could have a long walk. If you miss it, you just get on the one that's later anyway.
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Old Jan 31, 2015, 6:51 pm
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As ATL-AMS is on a DL-operated flight it should be very doable; DL pads the schedule by >30 min relative to European carriers. If ATL-AMS were KL-operated, I would be a little less optimistic regarding your chances.
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Old Jan 31, 2015, 7:44 pm
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If you only have a carry on and won't be too set back by a missed connection then it might be worth it (could you get a later flight if you miss it?). With a checked bag, I have pretty mixed experiences connecting at AMS with short connections.
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Old Jan 31, 2015, 8:01 pm
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Last year, I had at least ten flights with short connections of an hour or less at AMS and made all but one and that was due to an hour plus maintenance issue in ATL. Immigration is easy and quick and as long as you know what to do at security, you can be through in ten minutes or less.
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I've had mixed experiences at AMS passport control and security between schengen and nonschengen. The last time, there was a long wait because the employee who seemed to be managing the passport control lines refused to enforce anything and let everyone into SkyPriority. Very frustrating in an otherwise pleasant and efficient airport.
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Old Jan 31, 2015, 8:16 pm
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Take the 55 minute connection. They will move you to the front of the line at passport control. Worst case they move you to the later flight. Did this all the time with the AMS-CPH/BLL flights.
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Old Jan 31, 2015, 8:29 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
AMS is basically one terminal as it's one building. The important zones are schengen and nonschengen, which are separated by passport control and security (now in one direction only, going to Europe, but soon in both directions as AMS stops doing security at the gate for long haul flights). You'll likely arrive on the E concourse and depart from C, but this can change.
I didn't know they are removing gate security. That will be nice as those holding pens are unpleasant.

How is that going to work for non-Schengen to non-Schengen connections though? Will non-Schengen arrivals funnel into a central transit security before being released into the terminal?
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