Amadeus TN Command Guide: Display Flight Timetables (TN, TD, TA)

A complete guide to the TN command in Amadeus — how to display flight timetables between two cities, with options to search by departure time, arrival time, or elapsed flying time.

Sometimes you do not need to see seat availability — you just need to know which flights operate on a route, at what times, and on which days. A customer may ask what time the last flight leaves, whether a specific airline offers a morning departure, or how long a journey takes from gate to gate. For these questions, the availability display is the wrong tool. The TN command family is the correct one. It displays scheduled flight timetables between two cities, with variations for searching by departure time, arrival time, or elapsed flying time. This guide walks through each TN variation with a working example and explains when to use it.

What Does the TN Command Do?

TN is the Amadeus GDS command used to display flight timetables between two cities.

Category: Timetable Display.

It displays scheduled flight information between two cities, with options to search by departure time, arrival time, or elapsed flying time.

The timetable display is a planning tool, not a booking tool. It shows you what flights operate on a route so you can advise the customer, plan an itinerary, or prepare to sell a segment later. Once you know which flight you want, use SS to sell it from an availability display, or use the timetable reference to guide the next step.

Neutral Timetable Display

Display the timetable from CDG to LHR on 19 October at 09:00:

TN19OCTCDGLHR0900

This displays the scheduled flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to London Heathrow (LHR) on 19 October, starting from approximately 09:00. The neutral timetable shows all operating carriers on the route — it does not filter by airline, class, or availability.

Use this format when the customer has a general question about which flights operate on a route, or when you are planning an itinerary and want to see all the options before choosing a carrier.

Timetable by Departure Time

Display the timetable based on a specific departure time:

TD19JUNMADLIS0800

This displays the timetable from Madrid (MAD) to Lisbon (LIS) on 19 June for flights departing at approximately 08:00. The TD variation focuses specifically on departure times, making it ideal for customers who have a preferred departure window.

Use this format when the customer wants to fly in the morning, at lunchtime, or in the evening, and you need to see all the flights that depart in that window.

Timetable by Arrival Time

Display the timetable based on a specific arrival time:

TA9FEBROMBOM1600

This displays the timetable from Rome (ROM) to Mumbai (BOM) on 9 February for flights arriving at approximately 16:00. The TA variation focuses specifically on arrival times — useful when the customer needs to be at a destination by a certain hour.

Use this format for business travellers who have a meeting on arrival day, for passengers with onward connections, or when the customer wants to arrive before a specific time.

Timetable by Elapsed Time

Display the timetable based on elapsed flying time:

TE11NOVZRHGVA1400

This displays the timetable from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA) on 11 November for flights departing around 14:00, with the timetable sorted or filtered by elapsed flying time. The TE variation is useful when the customer is concerned about the duration of the flight — for example comparing a direct flight against a connection that takes much longer.

Use this format when the passenger wants the shortest journey, or when you need to compare flight durations across different carriers on the same route.

When to Use TN

Use TN when you need to view flight timetables for a route, rather than checking current seat availability. Typical scenarios include:

Answering a customer’s question about which flights operate on a route.
Planning an itinerary before opening an availability display.
Checking what time the first or last flight leaves a city.
Identifying flights that arrive before a specific hour.
Comparing flight durations across carriers on the same route.
Confirming that a specific airline operates a route on a given day.
Researching a route before advising on travel options for a customer.

How TN Fits Into Your PNR Management Workflow

A typical session using TN might look like this:

Identify the route, date, and time window the customer is interested in.
Enter the appropriate TN variation — TN, TD, TA, or TE.
Review the flights shown and confirm the options with the customer.
Check the flight details with DO if you need aircraft, terminal, or schedule information.
Display availability for the chosen flight and sell the segment with SS.
Check the connection time with DM if the journey involves a transfer.
Continue with pricing using FXP and save with ER or ET.

How TN Relates to Other Flight Information Commands

TN / TD / TA / TE → display flight timetables between two cities.
DO → displays detailed flight information for a specific flight, date, or segment.
DM → displays minimum connecting time for a connection.
RTSVC → displays flight service information for the flights in the current PNR.
SS → sells confirmed flight segments from availability.
RTIM → displays the full itinerary with married segment indicators.

The distinction matters: TN, TD, TA, and TE show the timetable — what flights operate on a route. Availability displays show what can be booked now. DO verifies a specific flight’s details. Use TN when the customer’s question is about schedules, not availability.

Important: A timetable display does not confirm seat availability or the ability to book a specific flight. A flight may appear on the timetable but be fully booked in the class the customer needs.

Timetables change seasonally — airlines adjust schedules for summer and winter periods, and routes may be suspended or added. Always confirm the flight with DO or check availability before advising the customer or booking the segment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the TN command do in Amadeus?

TN displays flight timetables between two cities. Variations TD, TA, and TE search by departure time, arrival time, or elapsed flying time.

What does TN19OCTCDGLHR0900 mean?

It displays the timetable from CDG to LHR on 19 October, starting from approximately 09:00.

What is the difference between TN, TD, TA, and TE?

TN is the neutral timetable display; TD searches by departure time; TA searches by arrival time; TE searches by elapsed flying time.

Does the timetable display show seat availability?

No. The timetable shows scheduled flights only. To see availability and book a flight, use SS from an availability display.

When should I use DO instead of TN?

Use DO when you already know the flight number and need detailed information about that specific flight. Use TN when you want to see all the flights operating on a route.

Conclusion

The TN command family is the timetable display tool in Amadeus. Use TN19OCTCDGLHR0900 for a neutral timetable by route and date, TD19JUNMADLIS0800 when the customer has a preferred departure time, TA9FEBROMBOM1600 when they need to arrive by a specific hour, and TE11NOVZRHGVA1400 when flight duration matters. Timetables are a planning tool — they show what operates on a route, not what is available to book. Use them to answer customer questions, plan itineraries, and compare options before moving to availability and booking. Always confirm the schedule with DO before advising the customer, especially for seasonal routes and long-haul flights. Paired with DM for connecting times, RTSVC for flight services, SS for selling segments, and RTIM for itinerary review, the TN command completes your flight information toolkit and keeps every planning decision based on accurate schedule data.