We analysed every Security wait time reading recorded at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam during May 2026 — 21716 data points in total. The average wait was 6 minutes, rising to 10 minutes during the busy daytime hours.
Compared to Last Month
Security waits rose to 6 minutes on average, up 20% from 5 minutes in April 2026.
The Peaks: What to Really Expect
Averages can be deceiving, so here’s the worst-case picture. On a typical day, Security queues peaked at around 42 minutes, and the single longest wait all month hit 120 minutes.
The busiest single day was 18 May, when Security waits averaged 14 minutes.
Terminal Comparison
How the terminals stacked up for Security this month:
- Departures 1A: 11 min average, peaking at 60 min
- Departures 3: 8 min average, peaking at 80 min
- Departures 4: 5 min average, peaking at 40 min
- Transfer Security E & F: 5 min average, peaking at 60 min
- Departures 2: 4 min average, peaking at 90 min
- Transfer Security G & H: 3 min average, peaking at 70 min
- Departures 1: 3 min average, peaking at 25 min
Best and Worst Days to Travel
- Quietest: Tuesday — 5 min average
- Busiest: Monday — 7 min average
If your travel dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday to give yourself the smoothest run through Security.
Worst Times of Day
- Busiest: around 8 am — 9 min average (morning commuter rush)
The Month at a Glance
- 94% of the time, Security waits were under 15 minutes.
- The longest wait recorded was 120 minutes.
- The typical wait across the whole month averaged 6 minutes.
Busiest Hours for Security
The hours with the longest average waits during the month:
- 8 am: 9 min average
- 9 am: 8 min average
- 5 am: 7 min average
- 10 am: 7 min average
- 11 am: 7 min average
For live Security wait times at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, check the airport’s page on Qsensor before you travel.