'KLM' Douglas DC-6 vertrekt weer vanaf Schiphol (2024)

FAQs

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

You then need to walk from the gate to passport control and the luggage/customs area – this process can take anything up to 60 minutes, depending on gate location, immigration queues and number of border posts open. Obviously if you have checked luggage to pick-up this will slow you down a few more minutes.

You should have plenty of time to get to your connecting flight. Minimum transfer times at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol are 40 minutes for Schengen flights and 50 minutes for non-Schengen flights. If you need information about other airports, please check the airport website.

Depending on your arrival gate, it can take anywhere from a few minutes to around 20 minutes to walk to your connecting flight gate, plus additional time to get through passport control and security checks if traveling internationally.

Navigating Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Personally, I've always found Schiphol very easy to navigate. It's a large, single-terminal airport with three main departure halls. The central hall inside security is a vast open space with dining and drinking establishments as well as some shops.

You won't be going through customs at Schiphol until you return from your trip. Unless you're travelling to another Schengen country, you'll be going through passport control after the security check. And that process is handled by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, not Dutch Customs.

According to Reservationsgate, if you missed a KLM connection due to delay or weather, you will automatically be booked on the next available flight or you can request a refund.

Tip: If you are transferring through Schiphol to a non-Schengen country, you'll need to go through additional security checks. This may require more time.

Most of the time, your baggage will be automatically sent to your connecting flight. The only exception is if you're travelling on two separate tickets. In that case, your baggage will be delivered to baggage reclaim area. All you need to do is collect your baggage from the carousel and check it in again.

What is a good connection time? Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

What terminal does KLM use at Amsterdam Airport? Amsterdam Airport is the base airport for KLM, the Royal Dutch Airlines. In fact, KLM uses both Departure 1 and 2, operating numerous flights from and to Schiphol Airport on a daily basis.

How to get through Schiphol quickly? ›

Using the eGates at Schiphol

Step 1: After the security check you'll automatically arrive at passport control. Check where the (queues for the) eGates are by looking for a yellow sign saying Self-service passport control. Join the queue here. Step 2: Take your passport out of your bag while you're waiting.

A 6-7 hour layover will allow you to comfortably see Amsterdam without having to snap a quick picture of the nearest canal before rushing back to the airport. You'll want to stay fairly close to Centraal station during your 6-hour layover.

The airport

Unlike many of the largest hub airports in the world, Amsterdam features a single terminal divided into three departure halls, which are numbered as 1, 2, and 3. The single terminal allows passengers to walk between their gates and avoid long wait times for transfer options.

Most travellers at Schiphol have to pass through passport control, except those travelling to or from a Schengen country.

Do you speak English? Yes we do! Big yellow signs are not the only way to find your gate. Since Dutch is quite a difficult language to learn and a 12-hour flight may not be enough to master the language, all KLM and Schiphol employees speak English and Dutch fluently.

When you arrive, you go through passport control desk and that's the main wait time. The customs isn't anything more than a Door through which you walk out. When you go back inside, you will do security and also passport control again. Usually these activities are 30-45 minutes long, each way, could be faster.

Allow enough time: Customs can be time-consuming, especially during peak travel periods. Make sure you allow enough time to clear customs and get to your connecting flight. As a general rule, it's best to allow at least two hours for international layovers.

For the vast majority of passengers the immigration process only takes a few minutes, though lines can get long if many international flights arrive around the same time. Once you land, just follow the signs (and other passengers) to the immigration area.

How long does it take to get out of Amsterdam Airport when travelling there? - Quora. Depends. Passing the passport check (if applicable) can take anywhere between 10 and 60 minutes. Your luggage offloading is usuall done in 20–30 minutes.