connecting from DL to Finnair in FrA
May 23, 2005, 6:42 pm
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connecting from DL to Finnair in FrA
I have 70 minutes to connect from Delta to Finnair. Luckily they are both in the same terminal. Do I have to clear customs in Frankfurt, or can I use the transfer deak and then clear customs in Helsinki? If I have to clear customs in FRA (which I think I do), how comfortable is this connection time, assuming the flight arrives on schedule?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
May 23, 2005, 11:26 pm
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Yes, you will have to clear customs/immigration in FRA as Finland is part of the Schengen Agreement (internal borderless controls amongst a group of 15 European countries). FRA is therefore your first point of entry into the Schengen area. 70 min. should be ok for the connection assuming your inbound is on schedule.
Also, is the entire itinerary on one ticket (or one record) or do you have separate tickets for these flights? Having one ticket means you will be protected on the connection if you miss it...
Also, is the entire itinerary on one ticket (or one record) or do you have separate tickets for these flights? Having one ticket means you will be protected on the connection if you miss it...
May 24, 2005, 2:37 am
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Unless I am mistaken, you do not need to clear customs when connecting to HEL in FRA. Passport control is linked to the Schengen treaty, and you do need to clear immigration in FRA, while customs control is linked to the European Union. When I came back from SFO to CDG via FRA, my baggage were checked to our final destination where French customs agents could determine, based upon the lack of two green stripes on our baggage tags, that we were coming from outside the EU.
May 24, 2005, 3:09 am
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Originally Posted by JOUY31
Unless I am mistaken, you do not need to clear customs when connecting to HEL in FRA. Passport control is linked to the Schengen treaty, and you do need to clear immigration in FRA, while customs control is linked to the European Union. When I came back from SFO to CDG via FRA, my baggage were checked to our final destination where French customs agents could determine, based upon the lack of two green stripes on our baggage tags, that we were coming from outside the EU.
In any event, that will be enough time. The lines at immigration are always fast....
http://www1.frankfurt-airport.com/cm...ssportvisa.htm
May 25, 2005, 6:33 am
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Thanks for everyone's help here. I just spoke with a co-worker who made a similar connection. You do not have to clear customs in FRA. You just go to the transfer desk and get your boarding pass. I will clear customs in Helsinki.