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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport vs Rome Fiumicino Airport
Detailed comparison of AMS and FCO on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) scores higher overall at 8.6/10 versus Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) 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.
3 terminals (T1, T3 Schengen/Non-Schengen) · 49M+ passengers/year
7.7/ 10
How good is Rome Fiumicino Airport?
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) 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 7.8/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Rome FCO scores 7.7/10 — Italy's #1 airport. Leonardo Express to Termini ~32 min. ITA Airways SkyTeam hub. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-italy-2026 and /guides/rome-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.7Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.8Lounge 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 score7.8/10
Highlights
Primary UK gateway to Rome, Lazio, and central Italy — Leonardo Express to Termini ~32 min
ITA Airways (SkyTeam) hub — connections to Sicily, Sardinia, and southern Italy
ITA Lounge and SkyTeam lounges T3; Priority Pass at Plaza Premium
EU261 on EU departures; UK261 on UK-return legs
Overview
Italy's busiest airport and primary UK gateway to Rome — ITA Airways hub with dense easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and BA schedules from London and regional UK.
UK routes
BA, ITA Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 from LHR, LGW, STN, and MAN. Compare Milan (/airports/milan) for northern Italy and fashion/business routing.
Allow 90+ min for T3 security at peak UK bank holiday departures.
FAQ
Which is better, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or Rome Fiumicino Airport?
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) scores higher overall at 8.6/10 versus Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at 7.7/10.
Which has better lounges, AMS or FCO?
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) scores higher for lounges at 8.7/10, versus Rome Fiumicino Airport at 7.8/10.
Which airport is more on-time, AMS or FCO?
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) has stronger on-time performance at 8.4/10 versus Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at 7.5/10.
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