dulcamara

I'm looking at FRA-AMS-IAD with a 1 hr connect time in AMS. Is this reasonable.

I know the answer in MUC is yes, FRA is maybe not, but know nothing about AMS.

Hollandair

Since you have to pass immigration at Amsterdam, I would say its tricky. Also you probably arrive at A/B gates, and if you fly United or US you have to go to G which at the other end of the airport. Delta or KLM would be E/F which is half-way.

I guess you could make it, but if you leave 20 minutes late from FRA you are in trouble. To be on the safe side, I would consider trying to get some extra time. 2hrs. would be fine

Flyr89

you also have to do the pre check at the gate since your flying to the US

Xyzzy

I've made 50 minute connections in AMS flying MUC-AMS-EWR. I hustled and was fine. It was not what I wuld call fun. Any number of things could have left me stranded. Arriving a little early into AMS definitely helped. I would not suggest doing this if you have alternatives.

noah

1 hour works. It won't leave you any time to stop and enjoy the art in the airport museum, eat a stroopwaffel, browse duty free or do much more than make the LONG walk across the airport, but you can do it.

glasnost7

I have a question about connecting to SK at AMS. Flying IAD-AMS-ARN soon and I'd like to maximize my time in AMS. That means not messing about with boarding passes and extra processes there if possible.

Will UA give me a boarding pass and seat assignment on SK at IAD? I'm guessing not, based on prior experience with SA and LH.

Should I...
A) check in with SK online even though I'm usually not able to do so with UA on a TATL?
B) get a BP from the SK desk at IAD?
C) try at the desk in the LH lounge?

Thanks!

halls120

If you have UC access, the staff there can almost always print a connecting BP on a *A carrier for you that check in couldn't. We did that last month on our IAD-FRA-FLR flight.

If you don't have UC access, try one of the customer service agents in the C/D concourse after you've cleared TSA. LH lounge is also a possibility.

sfo

Want to arrive at AMS around 0715am, will be at a hotel about 15 minutes away. UA flight departs at 0900, does this give me enough time to clear security and passport control? I assume I can check in on line and will only have a carry-on so I can skip another check-in etc. at the airport?

SeamusSA

Should be OK, those Dutch run an incredibly efficient operation. Do keep in mind that OLCI has been known to behave badly at times but even then 1:45 should be sufficient lead time if not checking bags.

Wayside

Remember that in AMS security is at the departure gate...

Montreal

Hi Looking to do a mileage run on UA. Planning to take the IAD-AMS flight that leaves around 6:25 pm and arrives the next day at 8:05 am, and then turn back on the AMS-IAH flight that leaves at 10:00 am.

From what I understand looking at the AMS terminal map, I arrive downstairs and the Departures hall/gates are located upstairs. I will have no checked bag and would check online for return flight. Do I still have to go through Passport control to Exit the Arrivals area and then clear immigration and customs again upstairs in the Departure area or are both levels interconnected. Is 2 hours sufficient to do this turnaround? There is the AMS-IAD flight at noon but taking that will not maximize the miles and that's what my objective is.
Thanks for all of your help...

SPLITTERZ

Yeah that's plenty doable in two hours. I don't think you have to go the customs hall downstairs. You just have to ensure that you are checked in and have a boarding pass. I am pretty sure they do not have mobile boarding passes in AMS. Security at the gate will be a huge pain in rear, they'll be asking a lot of questions about your intentions.

milepig

AMS has mixed arrival departure areas, you only clear immigration if you're entering Schengen. Just look for your gate which will be very close. Plenty of time.

LAXOGG

There will be a security check at your departure gate. Very similar to TSA check in the US. Your walk between gates can be up to 10 minutes. You will have enough time for a shower if your flights are on time.

bmwe92fan

Agree this is no problem - just be prepared for enhanced security checks at the departure gate.... AMS is a great airport for a mileage run fast turn...