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AMS Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) serves Amsterdam, about 11 km southwest of Amsterdam. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAAMS
ICAOEHAM
ServesAmsterdam
From centre11 km
Non-stop232
Airlines79
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Elevation-3 m

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The airport in numbers

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — facts & history

We pulled Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 67M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 72M in 2019.

Passengers / year
67M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
72M
in 2019
Elevation
-3 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1990–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam

Schiphol (AMS) has a train station directly under the arrivals hall. A train to central Amsterdam takes 15–20 minutes (around €5–6, every few minutes). A taxi is about €40–45. Schiphol is one large terminal, which makes connections easy.

For a layover at AMS: you may pass passport control in transit if moving between Schengen and non-Schengen zones. Allow at least an hour.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~17 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~24 min€24–€39
Private transfer~24 minfixed upfront
Car rental~24 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From AMS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Haarlem12 km25 min€26–€41
Utrecht34 km48 min€67–€106
The Hague41 km57 min€80–€127
Delft44 km61 min€86–€136
Rotterdam47 km66 min€91–€145
Giethoorn101 km106 min€192–€305
Eindhoven108 km114 min€205–€326
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€24–€39 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Amsterdam ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Non-stop flights to about 232 destinations, operated by 79 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Transavia Holland · Alitalia · Delta Air Lines · Air France · easyJet · China Eastern Airlines · Iberia Airlines · Arkefly · Vueling Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Amsterdam shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to the centre of Amsterdam?
Schiphol has a rail station right under arrivals, trains to central Amsterdam every few minutes and to cities nationwide. The airport is about 11 km southwest of Amsterdam, about 24 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam?
Roughly €24–€39 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
Metered official taxi. Uber and Bolt are legal and active.
What's the cheapest way from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Amsterdam?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Schiphol has a rail station right under arrivals, trains to central Amsterdam every few minutes and to cities nationwide.
Can I get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol into town without a car?
Yes. Schiphol has a rail station right under arrivals, trains to central Amsterdam every few minutes and to cities nationwide. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
About 232 destinations, including Lisbon, Abu Dhabi, Copenhagen, London. 79 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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