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4 hour stay !

by saalsa Online Now Jul 21, 2003 at 11:01 PM

hey, i might have a 2 to 4 hr stay in amsterdam on my way to helsinki , end of august as i am travelling via KLM.... any suggestions about what i can or should do ?? saalsa

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    Re: 4 hour stay !

    by CALSF Online Now Jul 21, 2003 at 11:13 PM

    I really don't think 4 hours is much time to get from the airport to the city center, sightsee, go back to the airport, and then wait in line at security, etc. Two hours are even worse. These are my opinions solely. And I would not want to take a chance of missing my flight-especially not these days.

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    Re: Re: 4 hour stay !

    by saalsa Online Now Jul 21, 2003 at 11:14 PM

    ok then... maybe some other time :) thanks

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  • Re: Re: 4 hour stay !

    by asimk Online Now Jul 21, 2003 at 11:41 PM

    I agree with Calsf, 4 hours is not enough time to get out of the airport and do something in amsterdam, I remember I had similar kind of connection through KLM while going to US and I had a 5 hour stop over. All what I did was that I explored Schiphol airport and its duty free and did some shopping. Secondly, You will be quite tired too after 6-7 hours of flight, and there is no fun in exploring a city with a tired mind and body. Other option would be to take the next flight of KLM from amsterdam to helsinki, in that way you will have some time. HTH

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    Re: 4 hour stay !

    by ATLC Online Now Jul 21, 2003 at 11:45 PM

    There will be plenty to see and do at Schiphol airport though. The Rijksmuseum has a place here with some Dutch masters on show(free entry) And you could go to the Tourist information desk and plan your next sightseeing visit to The Netherlands ahead of time! Have a look at www.schiphol.nl (click the English version)

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    Re: Re: 4 hour stay !

    by saalsa Online Now Jul 21, 2003 at 11:45 PM

    thanks a bunch... i sure will !!! i am just acting like a kid with a bag of sweets ;) saalsa

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    Re: Re: 4 hour stay !

    by pieter_jan_v Online Now Jul 22, 2003 at 8:59 AM

    You could start your virtual travel at my Schiphol page. PJ

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    Re: 4 hour stay !

    by AnnaWb Online Now Jul 28, 2003 at 4:33 AM

    Well, I would definately take the risk. You need to be back at least 1 hour before. The train from Schiphol to center is less than 20 min, so you'll have time to walk a bit in the city and then hit back to the airport.

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