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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) arrivals and departures Arrivals and Departures

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Distance to Amsterdam11.0km
Distance to Zandvoort17.4km
Most popular destinationJohannesburg

About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in North Holland and is a main airport for Amsterdam.

  • The airport connects the wider region, with passengers from nearby Rotterdam and The Hague also relying on it for flights.

  • Here's a snapshot of the busiest airlines at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:

  • Ready to head on from Amsterdam? Here are a few destinations you can get to on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:

    • London

    • Barcelona

    • Paris

    • Dublin

    • Copenhagen

  • July, August, and September are the busiest months at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. July and August bring the peak of European summer travel, with tourism across the Netherlands running at full capacity. September extends the peak as late-summer visitors and city breakers take advantage of mild conditions before autumn.

  • January, October, and December see the lightest arrival volumes at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. January follows the holiday travel push and typically brings a sharp drop in leisure demand. October marks a shoulder period between summer and winter travel, while December, despite the festive season, sees overall arrivals soften outside of the holiday window.

How to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam

  • Leave Amsterdam Schiphol Airport arrivals and travel to the city centre on the NS Intercity. The ride to a major stop like Amsterdam Centraal takes about 15 minutes.

  • Bus connections run between the airport and central Amsterdam. You can reach Leidseplein in about 35 minutes by taking the Amsterdam Airport Express 397.

  • For a door-to-door option, book a rideshare service from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with Uber or Bolt.

  • TCA and Staxi are among the taxi operators in Amsterdam.

  • How long it takes to drive from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam depends on traffic conditions, but it's typically around 25 minutes.

  • Direct trains run from Schiphol Plaza — the station located beneath the airport — to Amsterdam Centraal and other major Dutch cities. Taxis and rideshares are available outside the arrivals hall if you prefer a door-to-door option.

How to get to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from Amsterdam

  • Got an upcoming Amsterdam Schiphol Airport departure? Take the NS Intercity from a central Amsterdam hub like Amsterdam Centraal. You'll be there in around 15 minutes.

  • Buses run between the city and the airport. The Amsterdam Airport Express 397 departs from major stops like Leidseplein and takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • It usually takes about 25 minutes to go from the centre of Amsterdam to the airport in a taxi.

  • Direct trains run to Schiphol from most major Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Rotterdam, making rail the most popular option. Taxis and rideshare services like Uber also serve the airport if you prefer a door-to-door ride.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport facilities

  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport handles flights from one terminal.

  • From cafes and coffee shops and fast food to grab-and-go options, there's no shortage of places to eat and drink. The airport also has sit-down restaurants.

  • You can work in a quick shop stop before your flight. Hit up the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, fashion and accessories, souvenirs and gifts, and electronics if you need a quick pre-flight purchase.

  • Want to travel a bit more comfortably? Airport lounges give you somewhere to eat, do some work, or kick back ahead of your flight. These are the main types available at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:

    • Airport lounges

    • Business and first class lounges

    • Membership lounges

    • Paid lounges

  • You'll find several options for parking at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Here are the main types:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

    • Valet

Where to stay near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or an early departure, IntercityHotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is built around convenience. It's just 5 kilometres away and features a fitness centre, room service, and an airport shuttle.

  • Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is roughly 3 kilometres from the airport and also worth considering. From express check-in and a meeting room to Wi-Fi, it has the essentials in place for a comfortable stay.

  • Or enjoy an easier pre-flight or post-flight stopover at Novotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. From the airport, it's about 5 kilometres away and offers bicycle rentals, electric vehicle charging, a fitness centre, and more.

Car rental options near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport FAQs

Yes, KLM operates to and from both Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Ryanair operates to and from both Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, transavia operates to and from both Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Keddy By Europcar, Europcar, Budget, Alamo, Green Motion, Hertz, Sixt, Enterprise and Avis pick-up points in or near to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s departure lounge.

Radisson Blu Hotel Amsterdam Airport, Schiphol is the highest-rated hotel near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, just 3.5km away.

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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