Amsterdam Schiphol Airport airport (AMS)

AMS · Amsterdam · Terminal Hall 2

Air France Check-in at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Air France departs from Terminal Hall 2 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Online check-in opens 30h before departure.

Air France check-in rules at AMS

Online check-in opens
30h before departure
Online check-in closes
60 min before
Bag-drop opens
3 hours before departure
Bag-drop closes
45 minutes before departure
Counter location
Hall 2 AF islands (Economy, La Première, Business)
Self bag-drop
Hall 2 self-service islands

Step-by-step at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

  1. Check in online

    Open the Air France app or website 30 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.

  2. Arrive at Terminal Hall 2

    Air France flights at AMS depart only from Terminal Hall 2. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.

  3. Drop off bags at Hall 2 AF bag-drop

    Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 45 minutes before departure.

  4. Clear security

    Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.

  5. Walk to gate Piers D, E, F

    Allow 10–20 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 15 minutes before.

Boarding Air France at AMS

  • Boarding starts: 30 minutes before departure
  • Gate closes: 15 minutes before departure
  • Boarding order: La Première → Business → SkyTeam Elite Plus → Group 4 → Group 5
  • Priority boarding available: Yes (extra fee)

Terminal Hall 2 notes

  • Typical gates

    Air France flights typically depart from gates Piers D, E, F.

  • Walk time

    Expect 10–20 minutes from security to the furthest gate.

  • Eat & shop

    Schiphol has extensive duty-free, Heineken Bar, multiple Dutch brands. AF passengers share KLM facilities.

  • Lounges

    Air France KLM Crown Lounge 25 (Business + SkyTeam Elite Plus). Salons La Première (First Class only) — when applicable.

  • Family / accessibility

    Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. Special meals for children if pre-ordered.

Known issues at AMS with Air France

KLM operates many AMS-CDG flights

Problem: AF-numbered flights AMS-CDG often operated by KLM (joint venture) — online check-in requires KLM site.

Solution: Verify 'Operated by' on booking. If KLM, use klm.com instead of airfrance.com.

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