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 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.
How good is Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) scores 8.0/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.8),
passenger experience (8.0), and facilities (8.3).
Lounge quality rates 8.5/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Shanghai Pudong PVG scores 8.0/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.5/10. Terminal 1 Star Alliance; Terminal 2 China Eastern/SkyTeam. Maglev to city in 8 min. Verify PVG vs SHA Hongqiao on ticket. See /guides/shanghai-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score8.0Excellent
On-time7.8Departure reliability
Experience8.0Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.3Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.5Lounge 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
7.8
Passenger Experience
8.0
Facilities & Comfort
8.3
Lounge score8.5/10
Highlights
Terminal 1 serves Star Alliance (Air China, United, Lufthansa); Terminal 2 serves China Eastern and SkyTeam partners
China Eastern and Air China First/Business lounges among Asia's largest airline clubs
Maglev train to Longyang Road in 8 minutes — fastest airport-to-city link in the world
Common one-stop for UK–China and UK–Australia on China Eastern and partner metal
Overview
China Eastern and Star Alliance hub — Terminal 1 and 2 satellite design with strong premium lounges for UK–China and UK–Asia routings via Shanghai.
Terminal 1 and 2 lounge access
Terminal 1 hosts Star Alliance carriers with Air China and partner lounges. Terminal 2 serves China Eastern — China's largest airline at PVG — with extensive First and Business lounges.
Inter-terminal transfers require landside transport or shuttle — not airside. Connections between Star Alliance and SkyTeam metal require immigration unless on protected interline.
UK traveller notes
UK passport holders typically need a visa for China unless qualifying for 144-hour transit visa-free in Shanghai — verify current immigration rules before planning a layover exit.
Compare PVG against Beijing PEK (/airports/beijing) and Hong Kong HKG (/airports/hkg) for UK–Asia routing — PVG strong for China domestic connections; HKG for Oneworld.
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