{"id":2928,"date":"2021-05-07T14:47:13","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T12:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/flughafen-amsterdam-schiphol\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T12:48:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:48:15","slug":"schiphol-airport","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/schiphol-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Amsterdam Schiphol Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-small-hide  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-mlgiu4vc-b02ae2da85a373dd25cc800f2a25fb33 avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' 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title='schiphol_airport_amsterdam2' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_amsterdam2.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_amsterdam2-300x63.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_amsterdam2-1030x217.webp 1030w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_amsterdam2-768x162.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_amsterdam2-705x149.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_2'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2928'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-koeb6f57-f4e4e0579370b62c28fcc585726e614b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Schiphol Airport Amsterdam &#8211; Travel Guide<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Schiphol Airport is the largest and most important airport in the Netherlands.<\/li>\n<li>Located only 18 km from Amsterdam\u2019s city centre, it is a popular arrival point for visitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In this guide you will find all the information you need about Schiphol Airport and our tips on how to get to the city centre quickly and cheaply.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><div id=\"avia_auto_toc-5\" class=\"widget clearfix avia-widget-container avia_auto_toc avia_no_block_preview\"><div class=\"avia-preview-headline\">Enfold Child Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"avia-preview-info\">Title: Contents<\/div><div class=\"avia-preview-in-front\">Table can only be rendered in frontend.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbrrhe3l-65b16c38f921ae1ce8ca5419b63be929 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Schiphol Airport Amsterdam &#8211; the largest airport in the Netherlands<\/h2>\n<p>With almost 75 million passengers a year, it is the third busiest airport in Europe. To avoid confusion, airports around the world have standardised abbreviations.<br \/>\nAt Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, this is &#8220;<strong>AMS<\/strong>&#8221; according to the IATA standard and &#8220;<strong>EHAM<\/strong>&#8221; according to the ICAO standard. <strong>You can use these abbreviations, for example, when searching for flights on online booking portals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30086\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30086\" class=\"wp-image-30086 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_amsterdam.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_amsterdam.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_amsterdam-300x131.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_amsterdam-768x334.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_amsterdam-705x307.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Schiphol Airport is the third largest airport in Europe (Image: K.Walsh, CC 2.0 license)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Home base and hub for many airlines<\/h3>\n<p>The airport is home base and hub for several airlines: KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) and its subsidiary KLM Cityhopper, as well as Corendon Dutch Airlines, TUI fly Netherlands, Martinair and Transavia.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30081\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30081\" class=\"wp-image-30081 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/klm_schiphol.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/klm_schiphol.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/klm_schiphol-300x139.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/klm_schiphol-768x357.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/klm_schiphol-705x328.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30081\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Schiphol Airport is home base and hub for several airlines &#8211; including KLM (Image: G.van der Schaaf, CC 2.0 license).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9k3r1s-f1ebfc8c6aa63def7cbd4a53b4bf4b24 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p><div  class='hr av-7j4800-44d21f6b7e2400562874d9d87475a90f hr-default  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lyy267o6-c035cb333c097b62f3799b5e0fc8a72b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Live flight information &#8211; Departures<\/h2>\n<p>Data synchronization requires a few seconds of loading time<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-3oev74-45e898a23f5da0b9c660343b46e3488f hr-default  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_codeblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lyy26gix-336b9e94c9631a0b117cff2ff634cca2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Live flight information &#8211; Arrivals<\/h2>\n<p>Data synchronization requires a few seconds of loading time<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-2599ps-0406e1afabd528f333242e87b5c9f87d hr-default  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo1paez-7a525b0e3a555c2f1ce56cd0c5992594 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Transfer: Airport \u2194 Amsterdam city center and surroundings<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/connexxion_397.png\" alt=\"Airport Express Bus Connexxion 397 Schiphol\" width=\"120\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/connexxion_397.png 477w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/connexxion_397-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/connexxion_397-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/connexxion_397-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/connexxion_397-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/connexxion_397-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/connexxion_397-450x446.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/>When planning a trip, the transfer to and from the airport is often more complicated than the flight itself. Planning the transfer to your accommodation or destination before you fly will save you time, money and stress. It&#8217;s worth taking a few minutes to plan.<br \/>\nFrom Amsterdam Airport, there are many options for getting around the city centre and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo1pvrh-683d96d8f6ad5881678b32ee6c9e1440 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/schiphol-airport\/transfer-city-center\/\">More information in this travel guide: Transport options (express bus, train, taxi, &#8230;), travel times, current prices (as of 2026). Plus our tips on how to save time and money on airport transfers.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-w16ls-d2d38deb73e0eba19d88ca4613896d9d hr-default  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-koebc56u-8c8c4ac47fe7ca04be939b41ab074644 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Terminals at Schiphol Airport (+ map)<\/h2>\n<p>Although Amsterdam Airport is one of the largest airports in Europe, passengers can easily find their way around. Since the airport has only one terminal building, it is very clear for its size.<br \/>\nThe one-terminal concept means you never have to leave the building when changing planes.<br \/>\nThere are also no shuttle buses running between the terminals.<\/p>\n<h3>Schiphol Airport &#8211; map for download<\/h3>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_map_terminal-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download: Plan of Schiphol Airport Amsterdam incl. terminals (*.pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo1r1br-eecdeba522f6a26303fb9da80ce1d5bc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Schiphol Airport &#8211; interactive map<\/h3>\n<p>Here you can find our interactive map. If you zoom in more, you will find all stores, restaurants, piers and terminals in the airport.<\/p>\n<p>If you zoom out further, you can explore the surroundings of the airport. For example, all stops of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/publictransport-gvb\/airport-express-bus-397\/\">Airport Express Bus 397 (shuttle bus to the city center)<\/a> are also marked.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<div  class='hr av-7kd8dc-af93fddcae42bba242e39e139ccbceda hr-default  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_codeblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo1sbmb-87b630c4a91cf3091ff809cd2b0bfe63 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Getting to the airport by car: arrival and parking fees<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cn05wg-58b61c1f653ff7d1075197c8dbbb3b2c\">\n.flex_column.av-cn05wg-58b61c1f653ff7d1075197c8dbbb3b2c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-cn05wg-58b61c1f653ff7d1075197c8dbbb3b2c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbrrjm7q-e05305816364347ab6a5edfb0b4d67b2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located on the two freeways, A4 and A9. It is easily accessible by car. Due to its proximity to Amsterdam, traffic jams can occur, especially during rush hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-akg1tc-91a5aa4f0e14c577fd74fe788e80bdec\">\n.flex_column.av-akg1tc-91a5aa4f0e14c577fd74fe788e80bdec{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-akg1tc-91a5aa4f0e14c577fd74fe788e80bdec av_one_half  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbrrk2m6-e9b818eb44cff8eb2ab2ee5e02900d79 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_30066\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30066\" class=\"wp-image-30066 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_amsterdam_strasse.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_amsterdam_strasse.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_amsterdam_strasse-300x121.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The A4 and A9 freeways lead directly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo1vl87-72d24c48d8d380739fbc9c03dc449416 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Car parks and multi-storey car parks at the airport &#8211; parking fees<\/h3>\n<p>When travelling to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, it is important to find a parking space in time. The airport offers a variety of parking options, including short term, long term and valet parking.<br \/>\n<strong>It is advisable to reserve a parking space in advance, as this will save you time and money.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6c30e8-5c598fc32fc00ae42cc29894ce49c3be av_two_third  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo1vx4w-cedb670a4d553bcc227930eff281a746 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Advantages of an online reservation<\/h4>\n<p>Parking fees at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol can vary depending on the car park and parking duration. If you book in advance, you can often benefit from <strong>cheaper rates and be sure that a parking space will be free when you arrive.<\/strong><br \/>\nFurthermore, some car parks offer additional services such as a shuttle service to the terminal or surveillance cameras for added security.<\/p>\n<p>Another advantage of pre-booking a car park is that <strong>you don&#8217;t have to worry about finding a parking space when the airport is crowded.<\/strong><br \/>\nThis can save stress and time, especially if you have an early flight and don&#8217;t want to deal with finding a parking space.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/schiphol-airport\/parking-fee-cost\/\">More information in our travel guide:<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/schiphol-airport\/parking-fee-cost\/\">Parking at the airport: car parks, multi-storey car parks and parking fees<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-3ppdkw-0e7db77fe96b574b3bd1d7516e86f025 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo1xi76-713dcc3f6028ab0c563cfd514452e9ff '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_12067\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12067\" class=\"wp-image-12067 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/parking_fee_airport-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/parking_fee_airport-1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/parking_fee_airport-1-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12067\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">7 hours parking directly at the airport terminal &#8211; costs \u20ac46.20. If you park a little further away, it will be significantly cheaper.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo2a959-1b2e7698d799bd6a65d078933a0065ef '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Cheap car parks<\/h4>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Tip: In addition to the official car parks at the airport, there are other parking options. For example, hotels also offer their car parks \/ multi-storey car parks. These can be significantly cheaper.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\ud83d\udc49 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/de\/recommends\/en-parking-schiphol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>You can use this online portal (click here) to conveniently compare prices and book a parking space.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-26emww-7f17ebb1ed1b7d963d5cad96b5679ee1 hr-default  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo2cq69-0e8eeb106540b41fc69759eb7316bce9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Transfer times &#8211; long walking distances<\/h2>\n<p>Due to the one-terminal concept, transferring at Europe&#8217;s third largest airport can be a long walk.<br \/>\nEspecially if you arrive on a non-Schengen flight and have a connecting flight to a Schengen destination, or vice versa, there are usually long distances to walk because Schengen and non-Schengen flights are handled in different halls.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30111\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30111\" class=\"wp-image-30111 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/umsteigen_zeit.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/umsteigen_zeit.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/umsteigen_zeit-300x109.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/umsteigen_zeit-768x278.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/umsteigen_zeit-705x255.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The One Terminal Concept means you do not have to take a bus or train between buildings to change planes. As a result, walking distances can be long.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-5o5tb4-7cb8ba834ade2f6ca2c52a383b8973e1 hr-default  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo2exo4-bbf4058dc5d12b28459d7a431ad704da '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Schiphol Plaza &#8211; the center of the airport and shopping mall<\/h2>\n<p>The center of the airport is the &#8220;Schiphol Plaza&#8221;:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It connects the three halls of the terminal building<\/li>\n<li>Underneath the Schiphol Plaza is the &#8220;Schiphol Airport&#8221; train station. This station offers local connections, e.g. to the center of Amsterdam, but also long-distance connections.<br \/>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/schiphol-airport\/transfer-city-center\/station-airport\/\">More information in this travel guide:<br \/>\nTrain station &#8220;Schiphol Airport&#8221;, connections, prices, etc. can be found here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kofgpa65-c6c6cf2d325302cd98ba5008df29c009 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>\u00a0Schiphol Plaza is also a large shopping center with many stores and restaurants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_30096\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30096\" class=\"wp-image-30096 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_terminal.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_terminal.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_terminal-300x146.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_terminal-768x374.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_terminal-705x343.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has only one terminal building. The center is the Schiphol Plaza. (Image: Martin., CC 2.0 license)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>What stores are located in the shopping center &#8220;Schiphol Plaza&#8221;?<\/h3>\n<p>At Schiphol Airport there are two areas with shopping facilities. One area is located outside the security area (before security). This area is open to all visitors to the airport. The second area is located after security. This is only accessible to passengers after security.<\/p>\n<p>At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, many stores are located in the &#8220;before security&#8221; area, which is accessible to all visitors.<br \/>\nAs a result, many local residents also use Schiphol Plaza for shopping.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30076\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30076\" class=\"wp-image-30076 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_terminal_schiphol.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_terminal_schiphol.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_terminal_schiphol-300x81.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_terminal_schiphol-768x208.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_terminal_schiphol-845x230.webp 845w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_terminal_schiphol-705x191.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The choice of stores and restaurants at Amsterdam Airport is huge. (Image: FunGi_, CC 2.0 license)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Stores in the &#8220;after security&#8221; area (boarding pass required) &#8211; as of 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Alcohol, Tobacco, Food: Chocolates, Fine Food, Liquor &amp; Tobacco, Gall &amp; Gall, Leonidas, Nespresso, old Amsterdam Cheeses<\/p>\n<p>Flowers, Gifts, Souvenirs: Aviflora, I Amsterdam, Dutch Discoveries<\/p>\n<p>Electronics: Electronics<\/p>\n<p>Fashion: Bottega Veneta, G-Star Raw, Gucci, Herm\u00e8s, Hugo Boss, Sunglasses, Victoria&#8217;s Secret<\/p>\n<p>Jeweler &amp; Watches: Bvlgari, GASSAN, IWC Schaffhausen, Montblanc, Rolex, Swarovski, Swatch<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Stores in the &#8220;before security&#8221; area (no boarding pass required)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Alcohol, Tobacco, Food: Albert Heijn to go (Supermarkt), Chocolates, Liquor &amp; Tobacco, Jamin<\/p>\n<p>Books &amp; Media: AKO Books &amp; Travel<\/p>\n<p>Flowers, Gifts, Souvenirs: Bloem!, Dutch Food Gifts, House of Tulips<\/p>\n<p>Electronics: Airport Telecom Shop<\/p>\n<p>Perfumery &amp; Cosmetics: Etos, Kiko<\/p>\n<p>Fashion: Bottega Veneta, Burberry, H&amp;M<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5tdrx6-75fe1e9ef9164bc764aeed804700a355\">\n.flex_column.av-5tdrx6-75fe1e9ef9164bc764aeed804700a355{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5tdrx6-75fe1e9ef9164bc764aeed804700a355 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kofxyd2u-079352ff62974af55f2132127c181fb9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_30071\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30071\" class=\"wp-image-30071 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_plaza_schiphol.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_plaza_schiphol.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_plaza_schiphol-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_plaza_schiphol-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_plaza_schiphol-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_plaza_schiphol-180x180.webp 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopping Mall? Food Corner? Terminal building? Amsterdam Airport has it all&#8230; (Image: Sasha_India, CC 2.0 license)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4cyce2-98d7145ccd822c7dd2391cc0dd080007\">\n.flex_column.av-4cyce2-98d7145ccd822c7dd2391cc0dd080007{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4cyce2-98d7145ccd822c7dd2391cc0dd080007 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kofxyok7-bb8a33cbfcbf55acf70991dc6d884276 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_30106\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30106\" class=\"wp-image-30106 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_flughafen_shopping.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_flughafen_shopping.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_flughafen_shopping-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_flughafen_shopping-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_flughafen_shopping-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_flughafen_shopping-180x180.webp 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh, local food is also available at Schiphol Airport (Image: Sasha_India, CC 2.0 License)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-ev98g-e232282e867ac9cc7c10d74ba7c8c1ab hr-default  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kofxtc6k-e3fe6ec3aefc2cd772e2800bc5582b08 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Which restaurants are located in the Schiphol Airport?<\/h3>\n<p>Schiphol Airport offers a huge selection of restaurants. Again, there are two areas where the restaurants are located:<br \/>\nOne area is located outside the security area (before security). This area is accessible to all visitors of the airport. The second area is located after security checks. This is only accessible to passengers after security.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Restaurants in the &#8220;before security&#8221; area (no boarding pass required) &#8211; as of 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Burger King, Caf\u00e9 Rembrandt, Crossroads (Diner), Douwe Egberts Coffee Bar, D\u00f6nder Kebab &amp; Pommes Frites, Grand Caf\u00e9 Plaza, HEMA Food, Happy Seafood, Health Food Wall Plaza, Hello Goddgye Bar, LEON, La Place, Pizza Per Tutti!, Segafrod Espresso Bar, Starbucks, The Verspillingsfabriek (Waste Factory), Toko to go, Urban Beans, Yoghurt Ban<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Restaurants in the &#8220;after security&#8221; area (boarding pass required) &#8211; as of 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bread!, Bubbles Seafood &amp; Wine Bar, Caf\u00e9 Chocolat, Caf\u00e9 Choco, Dutch Bar, Fair Taste Caf\u00e9, Frames, Harvest Market, Heineken Bar, Jamie\u00b4s Deli, Joe &amp; The Juice, Kebaya, McDonald\u00b4s, Murphy\u00b4s Irish Pub, Pana Eatery, Starbucks, Sushi &amp; Noodles, The Grill, The Oven, Two Tigers<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30101\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30101\" class=\"wp-image-30101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_flughafen_restaurant.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_flughafen_restaurant.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_flughafen_restaurant-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_flughafen_restaurant-768x365.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_flughafen_restaurant-705x335.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are several branches of the Dutch supermarket chain \u201cAlbert Heijn\u201d at the airport. They offer a wide range of snacks and hot meals. This is very popular as it is cheaper than going to an airport restaurant.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-36p08g-16cadda31e8f4bf27365fa0545f302a2 hr-default  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo2kek3-35dffa029fd5c5a63cd4fa0a08bfb5c8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Rijksmuseum and Airport Library at Schiphol Airport<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/museum-amsterdam\/rijksmuseum\/tickets-queue\/\">Rijksmuseum<\/a> is a Dutch national museum and displays works of art from the golden age of the Netherlands. For example, the collection includes the famous painting &#8220;The Night Watch&#8221; by Rembrandt.<br \/>\nThe museum is located in the center of Amsterdam and is one of the top attractions in the city, with over 2 million visitors per year.<br \/>\nThe airport also has its own airport library.<br \/>\nBranch of the Rijksmuseum at Schiphol Airport<\/p>\n<h3>Branch of the Rijksmuseum at Schiphol Airport<\/h3>\n<p>Since 2002, there has been a branch of the museum directly in the airport building. In 2017, this museum was extensively renovated and shows exhibits from the Rijksmuseum in worth seeing temporary exhibitions. Works by Jan van Goyen, Abraham Mignon or Michiel van Mierevelt, for example, are on display.<\/p>\n<p>The quiet atmosphere in the museum is a great contrast to the hustle and bustle in the rest of the airport. The museum is always open. Admission is free.<br \/>\nThe museum is located between Pier E and F in the &#8220;after security&#8221; area. Therefore, it is only accessible to passengers with boarding passes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9j6bcg-e24d4575161d748989a870bb4c60d35a\">\n.flex_column.av-9j6bcg-e24d4575161d748989a870bb4c60d35a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9j6bcg-e24d4575161d748989a870bb4c60d35a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbrrw5ym-245568e52f5d072effce1b10f6820eaf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_30091\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30091\" class=\"wp-image-30091 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_rijksmuseum.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_rijksmuseum.webp 425w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_rijksmuseum-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_rijksmuseum-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_rijksmuseum-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiphol_airport_rijksmuseum-180x180.webp 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The world-famous Rijksmuseum presents an exhibition worth seeing at the airport. Admission is free. (Image: Sasha_India, CC 2.0 license)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-pd4mo-df3954645269a9b6684a5c0b897e2f3a\">\n.flex_column.av-pd4mo-df3954645269a9b6684a5c0b897e2f3a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-pd4mo-df3954645269a9b6684a5c0b897e2f3a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lbrrwh8p-72e99b30c4c1c99db0e05c11c844c528 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_30061\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30061\" class=\"wp-image-30061 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_amsterdam_buecher.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_amsterdam_buecher.webp 425w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_amsterdam_buecher-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_amsterdam_buecher-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_amsterdam_buecher-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/flughafen_amsterdam_buecher-180x180.webp 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here you can stock up on new books (Image: Sasha_India, CC 2.0 License)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-2h5ao0-178f4b6380142b6ca99a358f15db0f6d hr-default  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lpo1mfqc-5a9a2009295363f5263a6368aaa20440 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>A few words about the history and name of the airport<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Schiphol Airport is over 100 years old. It was opened as a military airport during the First World War, on 16\/09\/1916. Civilian air traffic started in 1920 and the airport was named after the medieval field name &#8220;Schiphol&#8221; (English &#8220;ship&#8217;s hole&#8221;).<br \/>\nThe airport has continued to expand. On its 100th birthday in 2016, it was given the title &#8220;Koninklijk&#8221; (Royal) by King William Alexander.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kofhtgps-0affb96cc6a93835bf91549c1987c538 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Frequently asked questions to travelguide.amsterdam &#8211; FAQ 2026<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kxrracjf-32f766d721fdb81d7002e00d74129c13\">\n#top .togglecontainer.av-kxrracjf-32f766d721fdb81d7002e00d74129c13 p.toggler{\nborder-color:#ff5900;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-kxrracjf-32f766d721fdb81d7002e00d74129c13 .toggle_wrap .toggle_content{\nborder-color:#ff5900;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-kxrracjf-32f766d721fdb81d7002e00d74129c13 av-elegant-toggle  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_comments_list  toggle_close_all'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-jx85s-c0371aa99c99ef089324ed9df2d6e546'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How far is it from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the city center? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How far is it from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the city center? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How far is it from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the city center? \">How far is it from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the city center? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located only 18 km from Amsterdam city center. Therefore, it is very popular with visitors to the city. It is well-connected to local transport. More information about Amsterdam Airport and<strong> tips on how to get to the city center quickly can be found in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/schiphol-airport\/\">our travel guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3ooq4w-09887162fad1be337dc404f4ce733f88'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How long does it take to change planes at Amsterdam Airport? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How long does it take to change planes at Amsterdam Airport? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How long does it take to change planes at Amsterdam Airport? \">How long does it take to change planes at Amsterdam Airport? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Due to the one-terminal concept, there can be long walking distances when changing planes at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport.<br \/>\nEspecially if you are arriving from a non-Schengen country and have a connecting flight to a Schengen destination or vice versa, long walks usually occur.<br \/>\nSchengen flights and non-Schengen flights are handled in different halls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can find more information and tips in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelguide.amsterdam\/en\/schiphol-airport\/\">our online guide<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2hs8a8-4e5d1910b465434aa0b9ee5d4e5b0e67'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the stores in the airport shopping center &quot;Schiphol Plaza&quot;?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the stores in the airport shopping center &quot;Schiphol Plaza&quot;?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the stores in the airport shopping center &quot;Schiphol Plaza&quot;?\">What are the stores in the airport shopping center \"Schiphol Plaza\"?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>At Schiphol Amsterdam Airport there are two areas where stores are located.<\/p>\n<p>One area is located in front <strong>of the security checkpoint (before security<\/strong>). 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