Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Non-Schengen arrivals clear passport control, then baggage reclaim, then customs.

• Arrivals lead into Schiphol Plaza, which contains the train station, shops and transport desks.
• The airport is compact — walking between areas is normal.
• Automated border gates are available to eligible passport holders.

• Train

  NS trains

  Direct trains from the station under the terminal to Amsterdam Centraal, Zuid and cities across the Netherlands.

  Durée:

  Roughly 15-20 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal

  Buy a ticket or use a supported contactless card at the gates.

• Bus

  Buses

  Regional and hotel shuttle buses depart from Schiphol Plaza.

• Taxi

  Taxis

  Official taxi rank at Schiphol Plaza; metered fares.

  Coût indicatif:

  Much more than the train

• VTC

  Ride-hailing

  Licensed ride-hailing operates with designated pickup points.

• Location de voiture

  Rental cars

  Rental desks are in Schiphol Plaza; central Amsterdam parking is expensive and limited.

Schiphol is designed around transfers, with connections signposted throughout.

• Moving between Schengen and non-Schengen areas involves passport control.
• Transfer desks in the piers handle rebooking and boarding-pass issues.
• Security is done at the gate area for some non-Schengen flights — arrive at the gate earlier than you would elsewhere.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the passenger terminals.

• Connect to the airport's public network and follow the sign-in page.
• Treat public airport Wi-Fi as untrusted — avoid banking and account logins.
• An eSIM activated before you fly means you are online the moment you land, without hunting for a network.

The Netherlands uses the euro and is heavily card-based; some places are card-only.

• Dutch shops often accept debit (Maestro/V Pay) more readily than credit cards — carry a backup card.
• ATMs are available in Schiphol Plaza.
• Decline dynamic currency conversion and pay in euros.

Extensive dining both landside in Schiphol Plaza and airside.

• Landside food is accessible without a boarding pass.

Airline lounges and pay-per-use lounges operate airside.

• Confirm access with your airline or lounge programme.

A hotel is attached to the terminal, with more nearby.

• There is also an airside rest option for transfer passengers.

Baggage lockers and left-luggage services operate at the airport.

• Report delayed baggage to your airline's handler before leaving the baggage hall.

Baby-changing rooms and children's play areas are available airside.

• Request accessibility assistance through your airline in advance.

• Charging points
• Showers
• Luggage lockers
• Pharmacy
• Meditation centre
• Library
• Information desks

Numéro d'urgence local: 112

• A medical centre operates at the airport.
• Report a lost passport to police and contact your embassy or consulate in the Netherlands.

• Vérifiez la validité de votre passeport et tout visa, ETA ou déclaration d'entrée requis.
• Confirmez votre terminal de départ sur votre carte d'embarquement la veille.
• Activez une eSIM de voyage pour être en ligne dès votre atterrissage.
• Téléchargez des cartes hors ligne et faites une capture d'écran de l'adresse de votre hôtel et de votre référence de réservation.
• Informez votre banque de votre voyage et ayez une carte de paiement de secours.
• Enregistrez le numéro d'urgence local et les contacts de votre ambassade sur votre téléphone.
• Photographiez votre passeport et stockez la copie dans un endroit accessible hors ligne.
• Vérifiez la franchise de bagages et les articles restreints pour votre destination.

Les opérations aéroportuaires changent. Confirmez toujours les terminaux, tarifs et horaires avec les sources officielles ci-dessous avant de voyager.

• Schiphol official siteSource aéroportuaire officielle
• Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation ServiceSource gouvernementale
• Dutch CustomsSource gouvernementale
• GVB Amsterdam public transportSource de transport officielle
• NS trainsSource de transport officielle
• Emergency number 112 (Netherlands Police)Source gouvernementale