transfer KLM business at AMS for newbie
Jun 30, 2018, 10:27 am
#1
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transfer KLM business at AMS for newbie
I am transferring tomorrow, i am in KLM business from venice to amsterdam, then from amsterdam to minneapolis. Both flights in business class.
My connection at AMS is only 90 minutes. What can i expect, will i reach the lounge in time, and is the transfer easy or more difficult (like heathrow)
My connection at AMS is only 90 minutes. What can i expect, will i reach the lounge in time, and is the transfer easy or more difficult (like heathrow)
Jun 30, 2018, 11:07 am
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Assuming no major delay, 90 minutes at Amsterdam is plenty of time and you would indeed be able to spend some time in the lounge after clearing passports, the transfer will be plain sailing - Amsterdam is amongst the best airports in Europe in terms of connections. That said, make sure to set your expectation bar at the lower end as the KLM lounges are largely known for their poor catering and canteen environment.
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Jun 30, 2018, 1:30 pm
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You're only possible problem (apart from flight delays) is the Schengen-non Schengen security check. The queues can get quite long, especially as we're now in the summer holiday period, so go directly there and you should be fine. Is the flight to MSP on Delta metal? if so you will have to go to the D1 check just after the passport one.
Jun 30, 2018, 2:37 pm
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You're only possible problem (apart from flight delays) is the Schengen-non Schengen security check. The queues can get quite long, especially as we're now in the summer holiday period, so go directly there and you should be fine. Is the flight to MSP on Delta metal? if so you will have to go to the D1 check just after the passport one.
Jun 30, 2018, 4:44 pm
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No worries. It is one terminal. You just have to pass the Schengen/non Schengen passport control. 90 min for that is lavish, assuming your Venice flight arrivés in time. If not, you will be protected by the fact you have all flights on one PNR and in case of delays KLM has to solve the problem. I am pretty sure you can spent decent time in the international KLM lounge.