Connection in DUS [merged DUS Q&A thread]
Feb 8, 2017, 1:30 pm
#151
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: EDKA, STR, ZRH
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Posts: 964
Hi there,
My family will be passing through DUS in May.
We'll be arriving from SIN on SQ, with luggage. Most will be departing to DUB on EI, with luggage, but a separate reservation. One person will be likely staying in Germany, either flying to TXL or possibly traveling by train.
SIN-DUS-DUB is nonSchengen-to-nonSchengen, but bags will not be checked through and SQ and EI are at separate ends of the airport. Will we have to clear immigration to recheck our bags and then emigration to depart? Or can we collect and recheck bags, and transfer airside somehow, wholly in the nonSchengen zone?
For SIN-DUS-TXL, that person would need to clear Schengen immigration. They then presumably can recheck bags for the domestic flight with no problem?
My family will be passing through DUS in May.
We'll be arriving from SIN on SQ, with luggage. Most will be departing to DUB on EI, with luggage, but a separate reservation. One person will be likely staying in Germany, either flying to TXL or possibly traveling by train.
SIN-DUS-DUB is nonSchengen-to-nonSchengen, but bags will not be checked through and SQ and EI are at separate ends of the airport. Will we have to clear immigration to recheck our bags and then emigration to depart? Or can we collect and recheck bags, and transfer airside somehow, wholly in the nonSchengen zone?
For SIN-DUS-TXL, that person would need to clear Schengen immigration. They then presumably can recheck bags for the domestic flight with no problem?
Just a general note on the schengen/non-Schengen layout of DUS: all transfer corridors between concourses are located within Schengen (at the base of each concourse). Concourse A only has one level, the root part with the LH lounges is Schengen, the remote end is non-Schengen. Concourse B has two levels, the lower level is entirely non-Schengen, the upper level is Schengen (including the lounges), with a few gates that can also be used for non-Schengen departures (passport check at the gate), and concourse C, again a single-level concourse, is entirely non-Schengen.
Feb 8, 2017, 5:18 pm
#152
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 233
Unfortunately, your analysis of the situation is perfectly correct. As you'll have to collect your bags (and because there is no non-Schengen to non-Schengen airside transfer between concourses A, B and C), there's no way around immigrating into Schengen (this will already happen in the middle of concourse A, as there is only one level, and the far end is non-Schengen while the base is Schengen), going down to collect your luggage, then go up one level and walk to the EI check-in counter. I have no idea where EI check in, nor whether your connection will depart from concourse B or C. However, in a worst case scenario, the time needed for walking will be approximately 10 minutes, plus the time you'll have to spend waiting for security check (which is usually longest in concourse B). If you have ar least 90 minutes connecting time, you should be fine.
Just a general note on the schengen/non-Schengen layout of DUS: all transfer corridors between concourses are located within Schengen (at the base of each concourse). Concourse A only has one level, the root part with the LH lounges is Schengen, the remote end is non-Schengen. Concourse B has two levels, the lower level is entirely non-Schengen, the upper level is Schengen (including the lounges), with a few gates that can also be used for non-Schengen departures (passport check at the gate), and concourse C, again a single-level concourse, is entirely non-Schengen.
Just a general note on the schengen/non-Schengen layout of DUS: all transfer corridors between concourses are located within Schengen (at the base of each concourse). Concourse A only has one level, the root part with the LH lounges is Schengen, the remote end is non-Schengen. Concourse B has two levels, the lower level is entirely non-Schengen, the upper level is Schengen (including the lounges), with a few gates that can also be used for non-Schengen departures (passport check at the gate), and concourse C, again a single-level concourse, is entirely non-Schengen.
We'll have four hours between SQ arrival and EI departure, so timing shouldn't be a problem. EI departs from C, apparently, but I gather the AirBerlin lounge there is not great and I'm better off using the Hugi Junkers lounge in B? (I have Priority Pass to access both.) Can I clear security to B, then outward passport control to C after spending time in the lounge?
Also, the SQ arrival will be in business class. Would I qualify for any LH lounge on arrival?
Feb 9, 2017, 10:47 am
#153
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: EDKA, STR, ZRH
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Posts: 964
Unfortunately not.
Nov 27, 2018, 11:14 am
#155
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: SJC
Programs: Southwest, Alaska, United, American Airlines
Posts: 994
I have a 50 minute connection (single ticket) DL-SU at DUS next February. It appears DL arrives into A, while Aeroflot departs from C. I have a US passport, and it sounds like the fastest way to move is to 1) Clear Schengen at A; walk the terminal hallway from A to C; 3) leave Schengen and re-clear security at C, correct?
Nov 28, 2018, 3:18 pm
#156
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: EDKA, STR, ZRH
Programs: LH SEN, A3*G, IHG plat, DB Comfort, SPG gold
Posts: 964
I have a 50 minute connection (single ticket) DL-SU at DUS next February. It appears DL arrives into A, while Aeroflot departs from C. I have a US passport, and it sounds like the fastest way to move is to 1) Clear Schengen at A; walk the terminal hallway from A to C; 3) leave Schengen and re-clear security at C, correct?
Dec 23, 2018, 11:42 pm
#157
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: BRU
Programs: LH FTL; A3*Gold
Posts: 311
I have a 1:25 connection in DUS flying from WAW on LO catching SQ to SIN (one ticket). Both flights are at terminal A. The airport website states that I need to clear security while connecting. Is that correct? Shall I expect long queues for the passport control? I am a bit nervous about the connection time as LO is routinely 20 minutes late. Thanks.
Dec 25, 2018, 9:01 am
#158
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: DUS
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Posts: 355
I have a 1:25 connection in DUS flying from WAW on LO catching SQ to SIN (one ticket). Both flights are at terminal A. The airport website states that I need to clear security while connecting. Is that correct? Shall I expect long queues for the passport control? I am a bit nervous about the connection time as LO is routinely 20 minutes late. Thanks.