Time to clear security at AMS

Two hours should be more than enough time. Your bigger concern should be the immigration line at AMS getting into the non-Schengen half of the terminal. If you're running short of time there is usually an express line for travelers with tight connections. There will be a montior above listing which flights qualify for express. At AMS the security screenings for transatlantic flights is done at the gate instead of a centralized area. So as as as you can make to the gate before the doors on the aircraft are closed, you're good to go.

Thanks for the info, Mike. I forgot about the immigration aspect. We'll keep an eye on the crunch time board.

I have the same situation with a tighter connection.

Arriving at AMS from Nice (on a Saturday) at 9:00 a.m.

Departing to Portland at 10:10 a.m.

Booked it through Delta so I presume they have knowledge of connection times at AMS. And perhaps some obligation to reasonably accommodate late arriving flights.

I suppose there are worse things than an unanticipated day in Amsterdam.

As long as your flight lands on time you have a good shot of making the transatlantic flight. But if you're checking baggage, there's a good chance it won't be on the same plane.

Thanks, Michael and Eric, for your postings. I've talked with KLM and they are very comfortable about our layover time, so I have to trust that they know the situation there at AMS and have booked the flights accordingly.

AMS doesn't have the best reputation for dealing with luggage in a timely manner. We sometimes waited for an hour at the luggage carroussel. However, their security procedures are very thorough AND efficient. Have never seen any long line-ups there.

Thanks, Beatrix, something to be said for carry-on per Rick Steves' advice. Although carry-on restrictions get tougher each year. Maybe the best thing is just travel in the clothes on your back and wash a lot.