We are flying to Rome from Atlanta on KLM via Amsterdam. From Amsterdam we are on a "domestic" flight into Rome. Will we clear customs in Amsterdam or have to wait until we reach Rome? Hopefully Amsterdam as we have a tight schedule in Rome.
Thanks,
Marc
This topic was just discussed on another thread. I say no-no passport check, Chrismo from Denmark says you will have to go through immigration. When you get back you'll have know what the procedure was for you.
I have flown through Amsterdam 3 times to connecting flights in Europe and I have had my passport checked every time as I changed terminals. The last time was 2005.
You will have to go through passport check.
Customs is a breeze - no paperwork to fill out, just walk right through. It's Passport Control that could hold you up. If a lot of flights land at the same time you could be in line for 45 minutes. However I have also experienced no line at Passport Control & breezed right through.
Hey Marc
Your flight sounds just like the wife and I' flight on Nov 1st. Where are you headed? We are headed to Rome for 4 days and then on a 12 day cruise. Just curious.
Mark in Florida
We just flew Minnepolis to Amsterdam on KLM, then to Rome on Alitalia and found Amsterdam to be a bit of a pain. International flights seem to arrive/depart at E gates - which are a long way from gates for departing/arriving "domestic" flights, and you have to go through both passport control and another security check in between these gates. This was a real problem coming home as we had a very tight connection and almost missed our flight due to long line at passport control. Fortunately, you have time here so it shouldn't be a problem!
Rome was a breeze - walked off the plane, picked up the baggage and that was it. Have a great trip!!!
