Is it worth spending a little more to fly through through Amsterdam (2 hr layover) rather than CDG (2 hr 40 min)? Route is Atlanta-Lisbon in March. I have heard such bad things about connecting at CDG but also not sure if 2 hours is enough! Not sure if there will be checked bags or not. Need to purchase tickets today!
Posted by
Austin, Texas, USA
572 posts
I think either would be ok. Have done both with no issues. It might be worth looking at the terminal map to see where your airlines land and depart from. Sometimes you can tell if they use the same terminal or if they are different and would require taking a bus/train within the airport which would take more time. It's not foolproof as gate assignments are always determined the day of but it is a good guess.
Posted by
San Diego, California
5604 posts
I'm a little hesitant regarding CDG because there are so many French labor strikes. I was almost stranded in France pre-COVID.
You could check your flights on FlightAware for their dependability and on- time stats.
Good luck!
Posted by
Paris
10188 posts
I don't ever connect through CDG since I live here, but from everything I hear about connections, I would pick AMS.
Posted by
Twin Cities of MN
6447 posts
I really haven't had a bad experience connecting thru either. I've always heard, if you have a choice between AMS or CDG pick AMS. So, I do, unless I have to pay more.