General information
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is by far the busiest airport in the Netherlands, the airport welcomed 68.8 million passengers in 2025. The airport has one terminal with seven piers/concourses (B, C, D, E, F, G and H/M pier). Dutch flag carrier KLM, Transavia and TUI fly Netherlands use Schiphol as their home base.
In 2027, a new pier will be opened on the south side of the airport. In 2035, a new terminal will be taken into use. The terminal will adjoin the existing Departures and Arrivals hall 1, allowing the airport to retain its one terminal concept. The percentage of transfer passengers at Schiphol is approximately 36%.
Where to stay in Amsterdam – BUDGET TIP: Take the Airport Sprinter train to Amsterdam Lelylaan (7 minutes, 8 trains per hour) and book a room in WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam, a 10-minute walk from the railway station. As you’re not staying in the middle of the city centre, you will save money on accommodation. You can buy an I amsterdam City Card, which gets you free public transport and entry to museums. To get to the centre from the hotel you can use tram 1 and tram 17.
Where is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol situated?
The airport is located in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, southwest of the capital of the Netherlands. You can reach the airport via exit 2 Schiphol of the A4/E19 motorway.
How many terminals does Amsterdam Airport Schiphol have?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has one terminal with three Departures areas, four Arrivals areas and seven concourses, namely the B, C, D, E, F, G and H/M pier. The gates of the H/M pier are the low-cost gates of the airport, consisting of a non-Schengen part (H) and a Schengen part (M). Gates M have a separate entrance without passport control, on the left side of Departures 3. After the security check, you will arrive at Lounge 4 and boarding gates M. Gates B, C and D59-D87 are used for flights to Schengen countries, while gates D1-D57, E, F and G are used for flights to non-Schengen countries. Between the E and F pier on Holland Boulevard is a branch of the Rijksmuseum with a selection of Dutch masterpieces, free to visit for travellers.
TIP: Many well-known museums, sights and attractions require online reservations. If you plan to visit the Rijksmuseum (world’s biggest Rembrandt collection), Van Gogh Museum and want to make a canal cruise during your stay in Amsterdam, the convenient Amsterdam Digital Pass is highly recommended!
Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Amsterdam
Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Amsterdam
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Train
A good alternative for flying to or from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Netherlands.
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | 45km |
| Eindhoven Airport | 104km |
| Weeze Airport (Germany) | 123km |
| Antwerp Airport (Belgium) | 127km |
| Groningen Airport Eelde | 152km |
| Brussels Airport (Belgium) | 158km |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | 170km |
| Düsseldorf Airport (Germany) | 178km |
| Ostend Bruges Airport (Belgium) | 179km |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport (Germany) | 200km |
Which airlines fly from and to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
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KLM -
Transavia - TUI fly Netherlands
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easyJet -
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