Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 9 km (5.6 miles) southwest of central Amsterdam. Trains from the station under the terminal reach Amsterdam Centraal in about 16 minutes. Bus 397 runs every 10 minutes to Museumplein and Leidseplein, and taxis leave from the official stand in front of Schiphol Plaza.

Not quite. Schiphol lies in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, just outside Amsterdam, about 9 km southwest of the city center. It is still Amsterdam's airport and is closely linked to the city by train, bus 397 and taxi. Haarlem, Leiden and the western suburbs of Amsterdam are also nearby.

Schiphol has one terminal building. Inside it are three departure halls, connected airside, and several arrival halls, all opening onto Schiphol Plaza. Schengen flights use piers B, C and M, non-Schengen flights use piers E, F, G and H, and pier D handles both. A new pier A is under construction.

KLM has its hub at Schiphol and flies to cities across Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia. Transavia, easyJet, TUI fly Netherlands, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Vueling have bases here. Delta, United, American Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and many others also serve the airport, all from the one terminal.

The official taxi stand is outside, in front of Schiphol Plaza; follow the taxi signs and floor stickers from the arrival halls. Registered taxis use an on-board meter, accept cards and give receipts, and no reservation is needed. Avoid drivers who offer you a taxi without being asked inside the terminal or at the exits.

The railway station is directly under Schiphol Plaza, one level down from the arrival halls. Trains to Amsterdam Centraal take about 16 minutes, and the station has services around the clock. Direct trains also run to Utrecht, The Hague and Rotterdam, and international trains go to Antwerp, Brussels and Paris.

Yes. Uber and Bolt cars pick up at a separate stop called the App pick-up point, which is signposted inside the terminal. The waiting area outside has free Wi-Fi. If no app car is available, registered taxis are always waiting at the official stand in front of Schiphol Plaza.

The Netherlands is in the Schengen Area. Arriving from outside Schengen, non-EU travelers pass passport control and are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check visa rules for your nationality before you travel.

Direct trains run from the station under Schiphol Plaza to The Hague and Rotterdam, so most travelers go by rail without changing in Amsterdam. Taxis from the official stand and pre-booked transfers are door-to-door alternatives, which suit groups or heavy luggage. Check the train schedule in the station for the next departure.

Bus 397, the Amsterdam Airport Express, runs every 10 minutes from stop B17, to the right as you leave Schiphol Plaza, to Museumplein, the Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein. At night, bus N97 runs once an hour. You can also take the train to Amsterdam Centraal and continue by tram, or take a taxi.

Amsterdam is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and moves to Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) from late March to late October. The Netherlands uses the euro, and cards are widely accepted, often more than cash. The weather is mild, often wet and windy, so a rain jacket is useful in every season.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is operated by Royal Schiphol Group. It handled about 68.8 million passengers in 2025, up from about 66.8 million in 2024. The airport has six runways, including the Polderbaan, and is the hub of KLM. It first opened as a military airfield in 1916.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.