Why are the queues so long at Schiphol airport?

Shortages in Schiphol's security and baggage handling capacity led to hours-long queues, causing missed and cancelled flights last summer. This prompted Schiphol to impose limits on passenger numbers to ease the chaos.



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As a departing passenger from Schiphol, you now can reserve a time slot and go through the security check at a time of your choice. It is free and helps prevent long queues at security.

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Unfortunately, Schiphol had failed to hire enough security officers and huge queues for security checkpoints started to build up outside the terminal buildings. Efforts to recruit more staff were hampered by historically low pay and unattractive working conditions.

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Before you enter the queue, remove your electronics from your bag, any belts, and jewellery you might be wearing, and decant any liquids and toiletries into see-through containers. It might sound obvious, but being very disciplined and prepared at this stage will help quicken the usually sluggish security stage.

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Answer — Yes, You Will Make Your Flight In one word, yes, you should have ample time to make your connection. You may not have enough time to sit and enjoy a coffee or a Heineken, but – barring a late arrival from Detroit – you won't have to sprint through the airport. Schiphol is an easy airport to navigate.

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If you are flying to the United States or a non-Schengen destination, you should be back at Schiphol at least 3 hours before your flights. For Schengen destinations, 2 hours is usually sufficient for intra-EU flights within the Schengen zone.

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It is the world's third busiest airport by international passenger traffic in 2021.

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the third busiest airport in Europe, handling over 71 million passengers annually. The airport is located in Amsterdam and serves as a hub for KLM and other airlines.

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The minimum required transfer time at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is usually around 50 minutes.

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Security is very tight and all luggage is screened. There are limits to what can be taken as hand luggage, so it is advisable to put sharp objects such as scissors and penknives in your hold luggage. This rule also applies to liquids and gels, so pack the majority of cosmetics and foodstuffs in your hold luggage.

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Enroll in TSA PreCheck or Clear
TSA PreCheck is a trusted traveler program that allows those who are enrolled to go through an airport security line that is usually shorter and faster than the regular line.

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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.

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