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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport vs Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Detailed comparison of AMS and LIS on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) scores higher overall at 8.6/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) scores 8.6/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.4),
passenger experience (8.5), and facilities (8.9).
Lounge quality rates 8.7/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is rated 8.6/10 on FlightLogic — one of Europe's highest-scoring hubs. Single-terminal layout, lounge score 8.7/10, and efficient Schengen transfers. KLM Crown Lounge serves business and SkyTeam elites. See /guides/ams-schiphol-lounge-guide-2026 and /reviews/klm-crown-lounge-ams-review.
FlightLogic Score8.6Excellent
On-time8.4Departure reliability
Experience8.5Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.9Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.7Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
8.4
Passenger Experience
8.5
Facilities & Comfort
8.9
Lounge score8.7/10
Highlights
Single-terminal design simplifies connections — most gates are reachable airside within 15–25 minutes
KLM Crown Lounge and Aspire lounges for business and elite passengers
Rijksmuseum annex and library in the terminal — unique cultural amenities
Among Europe's best connection hubs for UK travellers routing to Africa, Asia, and the Americas via KLM/Delta
Overview
KLM and SkyTeam hub with a single-terminal design, excellent Schengen connections, and the Crown Lounge for premium passengers.
Single-terminal efficiency
Unlike Heathrow or JFK, Schiphol uses one terminal building with pier-based gates — connections rarely require changing buildings, though long walks between distant piers are common on short connections.
The KLM Crown Lounge near the D/E pier intersection is the flagship premium space for SkyTeam business passengers and elites.
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5),
passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0).
Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Lisbon LIS scores 7.7/10 — Portugal's main hub. Metro to city ~20 min. TAP Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece-2026 and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.7Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score7.6/10
Highlights
Primary UK gateway to Lisbon, Sintra, and central Portugal
TAP Portugal hub — Star Alliance connections to Brazil, Africa, and Atlantic islands
Metro red line to city centre ~20 min — among Europe's best airport-city links
TAP/Star Alliance lounges in T1; Priority Pass at ANA lounges
Overview
Portugal's primary hub — TAP Star Alliance gateway with dense easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Jet2 UK schedules plus Atlantic island connections.
UK routes
BA, TAP, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 serve LIS from London, Manchester, and regional UK. TAP offers competitive business class on LHR–LIS for Star Alliance collectors.
Compare Faro (/airports/faro) for Algarve beach holidays — Lisbon wins on city breaks and TAP connections.
FAQ
Which is better, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) scores higher overall at 8.6/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.
Which has better lounges, AMS or LIS?
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) scores higher for lounges at 8.7/10, versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport at 7.6/10.
Which airport is more on-time, AMS or LIS?
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) has stronger on-time performance at 8.4/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.5/10.
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