Welcome To Amsterdam Airport

Or should it be "Welkom op Luchthaven Schiphol"? Don't worry if you’re not fluent in Dutch - we're here to offer all the information, advice and translation that you will need to know if you are planning to travel through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Our definitive guide to Schiphol will guide you there and back again, whether you fly from and back to Schiphol, or even if you use it as a stepping stone on your travels into or out of the Netherlands - we've got it covered. We can even help you find the cheapest way to fly, stay and drive on your travels with our fantastic price comparison pages: why not check them out? Schiphol is a very busy and popular airport, especially for passengers making connections on long-haul flights. There is only one terminal building, with three departure halls under the same roof, leading to six runways. The airport can seem quite daunting due to its size and sheer number of people, but our helpful guides will make travelling through Schiphol a breeze. We can even find a flight for you with our flight comparison engine.

Background

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the principal airport of the Netherlands. The airport is located 9.1 km (5.6 miles) south-west of Amsterdam, in the Dutch municipality of Haarlemmermeer, one of the Dutch Polders. The name Schipol is actually derived from the Dutch term "ship-hole", in reference to the number of boats lost to a lake which used to exist on the site before the land was reclaimed in 1852.

Statistics and Information

Amsterdam Schiphol (airport code AMS) is ranked as the third-largest airport in Europe in terms of both international passenger traffic and cargo tonnage. It has the fifth-highest number of flights in Europe, which correlates to 16th in the world. 2008 saw 47,393,000 passengers travel via Schiphol airport: the population of Holland is only 16,000,000! Travelling to and from Schiphol is really easy: there are plenty of local bus links to and from the airport, as well as taxis and the Schiphol Shuttle service which takes you directly to your hotel. Alternatively, catch a train to your hotel from Schiphol station which is located directly beneath the airport! Services run all over Europe, as well as directly to the heart of Amsterdam within 15 minutes. Not sure which hotel you're staying in? Our handy hotel comparison tool can help you find the best deal.

If you prefer to drive, our car hire comparison tool can help find a great deal for you that could work out better value than public transport, as well as being much more flexible.. If you are travelling by car, Schiphol has great parking facilities and variable terms of stay: short term, long term and extended long term, all with flexible payment systems, so you will only pay for how long you need to park. For disabled passengers, there are dedicated disabled parking bays close to the terminal building, which is fully-adapted throughout to make for a comfortable, pleasant travelling experience. Throw in a variety of bars and restaurants, fantastic shopping facilities and entertainment for the kids, and you’ve got Schiphol airport. There are even on-site hotels and beauty treatment facilities: what more could you ask for?