EU Border System Causes Long Delays at Major Airports
Travelers transiting through major European airports face passport control delays of up to two hours due to a new EU entry system.
2026年8月16日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Chinese travelers from Copenhagen transiting through major European hubs face long airport delays. The European Union launched its digital Entry/Exit System at border checkpoints. Wait times at passport control doubled at airports like Amsterdam Schiphol. Frankfurt and Munich airports also report peak delays of one to two hours.
The system requires non-EU citizens to complete biometric registration when entering Schengen. Border officers must take fingerprints and facial scans from travelers. Aviation authorities warn passengers to allow extra time at border controls. Extra transit time prevents travelers from missing late-summer connecting flights.
Source: NL Times
