Amsterdam airport Schiphol
Schiphol airport has one terminal. The arrivals hall and the departures hall consist of three sections: Arrivals 1,2,3, and Departures 1,2,3; on the ground floor your will find Arrivals 1,2,3, the Railway station and Schihol Plaza. On the first floor there are Departures 1,2,3, the check-in desks, passport control, Lounges, and the See Buy Fly duty-free shops.
Transport from the Amsterdam airport
The train is the fastest and most convenient way to get directly from the Schiphol aiport to the Amsterdam Central Station, during the day and night. A single journey costs 3.60 EUR. The platforms are located under Schiphol Plaza, the central hall of the terminal. See train schedule for Amsterdam airport train.
Hotels convenient to the airport
Bookings online : Amsterdam airport hotels in Schiphol
Airport shuttle
Travel from Shiphol Airport to the city center starts at 40 euros per fare.
We partner with Dutch
Business Limousine company, Amsterdam to provide our visitors
with a convenient transport from the airport.
On
Schiphol
Airport
they have
a
special
VIP-pass,
this allow to park as close as possible at the arrivals. To avoid troubles
while seeking the way from the airport,
you
can
order
a shuttle with a driver holding your name at your flight's departure
- Order shuttle
transport.
Amsterdam - Schiphol taxi
If you prefer to plan your journey in advance,
we
can
also
book
a taxi in
advance.
Rent a car at Schiphol
You can rent a car from several car rental companies
at Schiphol Airport, which has outlets of six international car rental companies (Avis,
Budget Rent-a-Car, Europcar Autoverhuur,
Hertz Automobielen Nederland, National Alamo Rent a Car, and Sixt Rent a Car)
to choose from.
These are located in Schiphol Plaza, open 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, and you can also book a car in advance. Rent
a car in Amsterdam.
Train and bus
City and regional buses operate between Schiphol and surrounding towns. For Amsterdam, the train is the most convenient way of transport.
Parking at the airport
For short-term parking there are car parks P1 or P2 that are within a short walk of Shiphol Plaza. Parking at the airport is even more expensive that in the Amsterdam city. For the first three hours, the price is 1,70 EUR per half-hour then 2,50 EUR per hour, with maximum 22,50 EUR per 24 hours. For long-term parking is available a car park P3 located between Schiphol Centre and Schiphol-East with rate 45 EUR for the first three days and 5 EUR a day onwards. You can pay by cash, credit card, or a cash card.
Amsterdam Schiphol sees itself as far more than an airport. See official web site for Airport information on how to spend your waiting time, escpecially on a way back.
Airport tips
- Smoking is prohibited at the Schiphol airport except for bars and restaurants with a smoking area.
- If you need a WiFi (wireless Internet) connection use a KPN (Dutch national telecom company, now privatized) offer or a Schiphol airport connection - both paid. Never use a free wireless connection offer which might appear on your screen. You should see it as an attempt to invade your laptop.
Tips for passangers
A few tips to check before you leave for the airport, like what not to forget and safety tips about your journey. |