Can you transit through the Schengen Area without a visa when traveling on separate tickets?

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  1. First of all, the airlines don't guarantee you won't need a visa to transfer. Many are happy to sell you a transfer through two Schengen airports, which would require a regular Schengen short-stay visa.
    Having said that, pretty much any airport with a direct flight from outside the EU will have a visa-free transit zone, although some airports require you to go through an extra security check before boarding your next flight.

  2. While the Schengen rules allow visa-free transit on separate tickets, you might encounter inexperienced gate employees who would deny you boarding.

  3. No, there are no such airports. If you buy a ticket on two airlines which belong have an interline agreement, they might be able to check your bag all the way to the final destination. Otherwise you would have to fly with hand luggage.

Overall your best option is to get a regular single-booking flight.

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