Tight Flight connection : Have I made a mistake? [duplicate]

I'm traveling to the US from India, specifically the Bangalore - Schiphol - Seattle route. The first leg is operated by KLM and the second leg is operated by KLM partner Delta. I just have a 1 hr 25 min flight connection time. Will be arriving at 8:25 AM in Schiphol and next departure is at 9:50 AM. Since this is an international flight and I have to pass through screening again, I'm wondering if I have made a mistake booking this flight. Both flights are on the same ticket/booking.

Best Answer

Transfers at Schipol airport is very simple, and I have done it many times.

KLM advise that 50 mins is ample for a transfer on an intercontinental flight.

https://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/prepare_for_travel/at_the_airport/connections/index.htm

The airport website

https://www.schiphol.nl/en/transfers/

Has a tool to work out your transfer times.

As you say you are on one ticket, your luggage should be checked all the way though. But as per the comments on the question you cannot guarantee that your first flight will arrive on time. However as you are on one booking if you don’t make the connection KLM Delta will make rearrangements if required.

In short. You should be fine

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What to do if you have a close connecting flight?

Sit Near the Front of the Plane If you know you have a tight airport connection, try to get a seat toward the front of the cabin on your first flight. Even if you have to pay, being near the exit door can shave 5 to 10 minutes off your deplaning time\u2014especially on larger planes.

Do connecting flights keep the same flight number?

Short answer: if both flights have the same flight number, you are probably staying on the same plane. If the flight number changes, you are connecting to a different aircraft.

Do you have to go through security twice on connecting flights?

For most domestic layovers, you won't have to go through security again. However, some airports have separate security checkpoints for each terminal, so if you land in one terminal and your next flight is in another, you would have to go through security again.

Are connecting flights guaranteed?

\u2022 No matter what your airline or travel agent tells you, the minimum connection times are no guarantee that your connecting flight won't leave without you. They are only guidelines that are meant to get you to your destination as quickly as possible.

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