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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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-11 ft

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The Netherlands' primary international hub below sea level.

Opened

1916

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the main international airport of the Netherlands and one of the busiest airports in Europe, handling over 70 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic. It serves as the primary hub for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and a major connecting point for intercontinental travel between Europe and the rest of the world. Uniquely, Schiphol operates as a single-terminal concept with multiple piers, allowing passengers to move freely between gates without re-clearing security. The airport is situated approximately 9 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam city centre, at roughly 3.35 metres below mean sea level, making it one of the lowest-elevation major airports in the world. Schiphol is consistently ranked among the top airports globally for connectivity, facilities, and passenger experience. It features a full shopping mall, a branch of the Rijksmuseum, a casino, and extensive business services within its terminal complex.

Terminals

Schiphol uses a single integrated terminal building divided into three main departure halls (1, 2, and 3) connected to multiple lettered piers (B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and M).

Getting to & from

Schiphol is directly connected to Amsterdam Centraal and other Dutch cities via frequent intercity and international train services from Schiphol Plaza, located beneath the terminal.

Airlines here

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the primary hub carrier, with significant operations by transavia, easyJet, Corendon Dutch Airlines, and numerous global carriers across all major alliances.

Notable facts

›Schiphol sits approximately 3.35 metres below mean sea level, among the lowest elevations of any major airport.
›The airport's name originates from the Dutch words meaning 'ship's hole', referencing a historic naval battle site reclaimed from water.
›A branch of the Rijksmuseum is located airside, offering rotating displays of Dutch Golden Age artworks.
›Schiphol was one of the first airports in Europe to implement a single-terminal concept for seamless passenger flow.
›The airport handled a record approximately 71.7 million passengers in 2019, making it the third busiest in Europe that year.

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Airlines serving this airport

Belavia Belarusian Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Delta Air Lines

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Arkia Israel Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Swiss International Air Lines

El Al Israel Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Egyptair

China Eastern Airlines

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Aircraft operating here

Boeing 73759 routes 73H56 routes Airbus A32055 routes Fokker 7047 routes Airbus A31945 routes EMJ44 routes Airbus A33032 routes Boeing 77731 routes Airbus A330-20027 routes 73W25 routes Embraer 19021 routes 74M19 routes

Stay, Eat & Explore: Amsterdam

Canals, bikes and golden-age art

•Rijksmuseum — Rembrandt's Night Watch and the Dutch Golden Age.
•Van Gogh Museum — The world's largest Van Gogh collection.
•Anne Frank House — The secret annex — reserve online weeks ahead.
•Canal Cruise — See the 17th-century ring from the water.
•Jordaan — Boutique-lined lanes, brown cafés and Noordermarkt.

Getting around: Trains reach Schiphol in 15 minutes; trams, metro and OV-fiets bikes cover town. Rent a bike — it's the Dutch way.

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Encyclopaedia

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, known informally as Schiphol Airport, is the main international airport of the Netherlands. It is located 9 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam, in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer in the province of North Holland.

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