Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Map | AMS Terminal Guide (2024)

FAQs

Is 1.5 hours enough for connecting flight in Amsterdam? ›

The minimum required transfer time at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 40 minutes for Schengen flights and 50 minutes for non-Schengen flights. Please note, though, that if you travel to a non-Schengen country, you'll need to go through additional security and passport checks.

Schiphol Airport has three terminals, all in a single passenger terminal building, making it very convenient for passengers to navigate.

Schiphol is an easy airport to navigate. There is plenty of signage to point you to the plane and immigration is well staffed. For an international to Schengen connection, 75 minutes is more than adequate.

1. Re: One hour layover in Amsterdam Schiphol, enough time? If it is on the same airline, you maybe OK. However, you are better off getting another flight with 1.5-2.0 hours connection time.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM was founded in 1919 making it the oldest airline in the world. KLM usually uses Departure 2 and gates E and F at the Amsterdam Airport.

You do not need to cross customs, but you must travel from pier E to pier B and go through security and passport check, which is located at the top of pier D. For quick connections, there is a fast track lane.

It typically takes about 20 minutes to get through immigration, but I've had it take up to 45 minutes when a big international flight was departing.

There are no additional security checks so passengers can simply walk to their next gate. However, health checks nowadays could mean this time is slightly longer so do leave some cushion to compensate for flight delays. For international flights, KLM recommends at least 50 minutes of transit time.

All signs are in English and Dutch. Also, pretty well every Dutch person under 50 speaks fluent English. Put simply, language is not an issue.

When you're connecting from an international flight to a domestic one, you'll always have to exit and reenter security as you'll need to go through customs and immigration (unless you have gone through preclearance aboard, which is rare).

How long does it take to get through Amsterdam airport security? ›

Usually, you will receive the baggage within 2-3 days.

How long of a layover do you need in Amsterdam for a no-stress connection? Based on my experience making connections in Amsterdam, a layover of 2 hours would the perfect amount of time. The most significant thing about that statement is that it's 2 hours is for any type of connection (Schengen or non-Schengen).

Amsterdam Airport Terminal - Schiphol Terminal. Amsterdam Airport operates with international and domestic flights, Schengen and non-Schengen areas. Schiphol Airport has a main passenger terminal with the following concourses: B, C, D, E, F, G, H and M.

Terminal + info

Amsterdam Airport has a single passenger terminal divided into three sections. These sections are called Departures Hall 1, Departures Hall 2, and Departures Hall 3. They are also known as terminals, but they are not independent terminals.

You then need to walk from the gate to passport control and the luggage/customs area – this process can take 5-20 minutes, depending on gate location and immigration queues. Obviously if you have checked luggage to pick-up this will slow you down a few more minutes.

How do I find out my flight's terminal? To find out your flight's terminal, you generally just need to check your airline confirmation or flight itinerary. This can be found either in your email confirmation, or on the airline's website closer to the day of departure.

Gates are the location in an airport that allow you to both: Wait for your flight, and enter/exit the aircraft. Terminals are a collection of gates.

If traveling to/from the U.S., check in between 24 hours to 1 hour prior to your departure time. If traveling to Mumbai or from Ethiopia, Kenya, or Sudan, check-in 1.5-30 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart. If traveling from any other location, check-in 1-30 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.

If you have booked your connecting flights independently, the airline is under no obligation to transfer your baggage to your connecting flight. In this case, you will need to collect your baggage after your first flight and re-check your baggage before your connecting flight.

For most domestic layovers, you won't have to go through security again. However, some airports have separate security checkpoints for each terminal, so if you land in one terminal and your next flight is in another, you would have to go through security again.

What can you not bring into the Netherlands? ›

For intercontinental flights, we'd recommend at least 75 minutes during the current circ*mstances. KLM states the following: "The minimum required transfer time at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 40 minutes for Schengen flights and 50 minutes for non-Schengen flights.

Based on my experience making connections in Amsterdam, a layover of 2 hours would the perfect amount of time. The most significant thing about that statement is that it's 2 hours is for any type of connection (Schengen or non-Schengen).

There are no security checks at the gates. Those arriving from non-compatible destinations will be screened separately from other flights before being allowed entry. Passengers travelling from Non Schengen (such as the U.S.) to Schengen (EU) will go through passport control.

It typically takes about 20 minutes to get through immigration, but I've had it take up to 45 minutes when a big international flight was departing.

When you're connecting from an international flight to a domestic one, you'll always have to exit and reenter security as you'll need to go through customs and immigration (unless you have gone through preclearance aboard, which is rare).

You then need to walk from the gate to passport control and the luggage/customs area – this process can take 5-20 minutes, depending on gate location and immigration queues. Obviously if you have checked luggage to pick-up this will slow you down a few more minutes.

Is security check required for a flight connection? Yes, a security check is mandatory when you take a connecting flight. This is because there is a time lag between getting off one aeroplane and getting on-board another to reach your destination.

55 minutes is plenty even if one has to pass through the passport control (such as when incoming EU flight and then connecting to outside EU-flight). The luggage will make as long as there are no unexpected delays.

With diverse destinations and quality services, KLM has a strong reputation. Skytrax certifies KLM as a 4-Star airline for onboard and airport service and quality. In January 2021, the leading industry airline and airport rating organisation certified KLM as a 4-star COVID-19 Safe Airline.

How many terminals does Amsterdam Schiphol have? ›

Schiphol, also known as AMS Airport after its IATA sign, has one terminal, which is divided into three departure halls.

Some international airports have a minimum connecting time as low as 30 minutes. But usually, when traveling internationally, the MCT is at least an hour. It can go up to 2 hours in large airports requiring a change of terminal.

If you're connecting in the U.S., they require everyone from international flights to re-check their baggage upon the first landing point.

Yes, one hour is enough time for a layover when making a connecting flight in many airports. However, if you are flying from a destination known to have delays or flying international you may want to choose a flight that allows for more time.

We advise you to be at the airport 4 hours before departure for both European and intercontinental flights. Waiting times can vary depending on the day and time. Note, though: you are only allowed to enter the departure hall 4 hours before departure, so please do not arrive too early.

With Covid restrictions constantly changing, we recommend that you confirm shuttle availability prior to booking and/or prior to your arrival. In Transit Sleep Pods – Once you are airside (Concourse D, at XpresSpa), there are GoSleep pods for sleepy travellers to get some zzzz's.