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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam, Netherlands · 66.8M (2024) passengers / year · 7 terminals

At a glance

IATA / ICAO
AMS / EHAM
Passengers / year
66.8M (2024)
Terminal structure
1 building, 7 piers (B-H)
Runways
6 — Polderbaan is one of the longest in Europe
Main hub for
KLM + Transavia + KLM Cityhopper
Schengen split
B/C piers + lower D = Schengen
Distance to centre
17 km (15 min train)
On-airport library
Yes — Holland Boulevard (free, 24h)

Terminals + flights

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Terminals

BB-pier
Schengen short-haul
Airlines (3)

Schengen gates only — no passport control on departure to other Schengen countries.

CC-pier
Schengen + KLM short-haul
Airlines (3)

Schengen pier — quickest to land-side for non-Schengen connections (15-20 min via T2).

DD-pier
Mixed Schengen + Non-Schengen
Airlines (6)

Two-level pier — upper level non-Schengen, lower level Schengen. The largest pier at Schiphol.

EE-pier
Non-Schengen long-haul
Airlines (4)

Most KLM long-haul + SkyTeam partners. Passport control on departure.

FF-pier
Non-Schengen long-haul + bussed
Airlines (5)

Some F gates require a bus ride to remote stands — allow extra time.

GG-pier
Non-Schengen mixed
Airlines (5)

SkyTeam-heavy pier. Good food court between F and G.

HH-pier
Non-Schengen long-haul
Airlines (8)

Star Alliance + Gulf + American carriers. Often the furthest walk from security.

Notable flights

224 shown

Flights we have seen operating from dated fare data, most frequently seen first. Tap a flight number for its route, usual departure time and flight time.

+ 206 more flights — filter by terminal to narrow down.

Lounges

KLM Crown Lounge 25
KLM Crown Lounge 25
D

KLM Flying Blue Platinum · SkyTeam Elite Plus

Schengen pier — for intra-EU departures only.

KLM Crown Lounge 52
KLM Crown Lounge 52
E

KLM Flying Blue Platinum · KLM World Business

The flagship long-haul lounge.

Aspire Lounge
D

PriorityPass · Pay-per-use €40

Convenient if connecting via Schengen D pier.

Aspire Lounge
F

PriorityPass · Pay-per-use €40

Best PriorityPass option for non-Schengen long-haul.

Plaza Premium
H

PriorityPass · Pay-per-use €45

Modern lounge near H pier, decent food + showers.

KLM Crown Lounge 41
KLM Crown Lounge 41
D

KLM Flying Blue Gold · SkyTeam Elite Plus

Upper level non-Schengen.

To / from Amsterdam

ModeToCostTime
Train (NS)Amsterdam Centraal€5.90 single15-20 min
Train (NS Intercity)Den Haag / Rotterdam / Utrecht€10-€1630-50 min
Bus 397 / Amsterdam Airport ExpressAmsterdam Museumplein / Leidseplein€7 single, €13 return30 min
TaxiCentral Amsterdam€45-€6020-45 min
UberCentral Amsterdam€35-€5020-45 min
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AMS — Frequently asked

Which pier does my airline use at Schiphol?+

Schengen piers (B + C + lower D): KLM Schengen short-haul, Transavia, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper. Non-Schengen piers: E + F + G are mostly KLM long-haul + SkyTeam (Delta, Air France, Korean Air, China Southern). H pier is Star Alliance + Gulf (Emirates, Qatar, Turkish, United, American). D pier is split-level — Schengen lower, non-Schengen upper. Check your boarding pass.

How do I get from Schiphol to central Amsterdam?+

The train. Schiphol station is directly under the central terminal — 15-20 min to Amsterdam Centraal, €5.90 single. 4-8 trains per hour. NS Intercity also serves Den Haag, Rotterdam, Utrecht directly. Bus 397 / Amsterdam Airport Express goes to Museumplein and Leidseplein for €7. Taxi is €45-€60. The Metro does not serve Schiphol.

Is there a long walk between piers at Schiphol?+

Yes — Schiphol is large. End-to-end (B-pier to H-pier) is a 15-20 minute walk. There are moving walkways but no internal train. Allow at least 30 minutes between connecting flights of the same airline, 45-60 if changing between Schengen and non-Schengen (passport control + security re-check).

Where is the on-airport library at Schiphol?+

Holland Boulevard, between piers F and G, after passport control on the non-Schengen side. Free, 24/7, has 1,000+ Dutch books to read on the spot (can't take them out). One of Schiphol's genuine surprises — quieter than the gates.

Can I leave Schiphol during a layover?+

Yes if your passport allows entry to the Netherlands (Schengen). EU/Irish/UK/US/Canadian/Australian + most South American passports get visa-free entry. Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal (15 min), allow 3 hours minimum round trip. Schiphol left-luggage is in the basement (€7-€15 per item per day).

How early should I arrive at Schiphol?+

Schengen flights: 90 minutes before departure. Non-Schengen: 2-2.5 hours. Schiphol's self-service bag drop is fast but security wait times spike unpredictably during peak (06:00-09:00 + 16:00-19:00). Live wait times at schiphol.nl/security.

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