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To and From
Schiphol Airport

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 15 km (9 mi) southwest of the city's center and less than 20 minutes by train from Amsterdam Central Station.

It is the biggest airport in the Netherlands, and the fourth largest in Europe. The airport is built as one large terminal split into three large departure halls.

Airlines

Around 90 scheduled airlines connect the airport with direct flights to 270 destinations around the world.

It handles about 48 million passengers a year and is home base to KLM , since 2004 part of Air France-KLM, Martinair and Transavia , and a hub for Delta Air Lines .

There are also a number of low cost or budget airlines which serve Schiphol from mainland Europe.

To or from Schiphol by train

By train

When arriving at Schiphol Airport the easiest way to get to central Amsterdam is by train. The Dutch Railways operate passenger train station Schiphol directly underneath the passenger terminal. There are about 7 trains an hour to Amsterdam Central Station.
Ticket price: one way € 3.80

By taxi

The taxi rank is located at the airport's exit. Dependent on the traffic, a taxi can take you to the city centre in half an hour. Trips to or from the airport are metered. Schiphol taxi +31 20 653 1000
Price: one ride will cost you € 40-50 depending on the traffic situation.

By Schiphol Hotel Shuttle

The Connexxion Schiphol Hotel Shuttle takes you from Schiphol to more than 100 hotels in Amsterdam. Tickets are available at your hotel, the Tourist Information and at the Connexxion Desk on Schiphol Plaza near the Arrivals hall. Busses leave every 10 minutes from platform A7, situated immediately outside the Arrivals hall.
Price: one way € 15

Schiphol Travel Taxi

Share a taxi with other people and reduce the price.

Location

Schiphol
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official website
www.schiphol.com
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Flights to Amsterdam

With hundreds of flights to Amsterdam arriving in the city every day there is no better place to spend your holiday.


Train tickets

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Purchase a ticket from the self-service ticket machine or NS Service Desk


Hotels near airport

Conveniently located hotels near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport



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