Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) — Terminals, Lounges & Travel Tips
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AMS
Terminal Guide
| Terminal | Airlines |
|---|---|
| Single Terminal (Departure Halls 1–3, Piers A–H) | KLM (hub), Delta, United, Air France, All other carriers |
Getting There — Ground Transportation
- Intercity Direct/Sprinter Train: Train from Schiphol Plaza (below departures) to Amsterdam Central in 17 min for €6.30. Trains every 10 min. Also serves The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht.
- Intercity Train to Other Dutch Cities: Direct trains to Utrecht (~35 min), Rotterdam (~25 min), The Hague (~30 min) from Schiphol Plaza.
- Taxi / Uber: Taxis from the official taxi stand at Arrivals. Expect €40–55 to central Amsterdam.
- Car Rental: On-site at Schiphol Plaza, accessible from baggage claim.
Airport Lounge Directory
| Lounge | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|
| KLM Crown Lounge (Pier G) | Pier G | KLM Business, Flying Blue Gold/Platinum, SkyTeam Elite Plus |
| KLM Crown Lounge (Pier E) | Pier E | KLM Business, Flying Blue Gold/Platinum |
| KLM Globe Lounge | Pier C | Priority Pass, Lounge Key |
| Delta Sky Club (temporary) | Pier G | Delta Sky Club membership |
Pro Tips for AMS Travelers
- The Schiphol train station is directly below the terminal — one of the best airport-to-city rail connections in the world.
- Schiphol's single-terminal design means you almost never need to exit security for connections — very smooth.
- The Rijksmuseum has a branch inside the airport, post-security — a genuinely world-class temporary art space.
- Holland Casino is inside the airport if you want to gamble between flights (past security).
- Dutch duty-free prices for Gouda cheese, Heineken, and Delftware are genuinely attractive.
- Schiphol is well below sea level — the airport is built on reclaimed land from Lake Haarlem.
- Connections through Schiphol are smooth; KLM and Air France have seamless interline operations.
Know Before You Land — AMS Checklist
Review these before your flight so you hit the ground running at Amsterdam.
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol operates from a single terminal — no terminal confusion, but check your concourse letter for gate location.
- Rail is available: Train from Schiphol Plaza (below departures) to Amsterdam Central in 17 min for €6.30. Trains every 10 min. Also serves The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht.
- Renting a car? On-site at Schiphol Plaza, accessible from baggage claim.
- Priority Pass accepted at KLM Globe Lounge — verify your card's visit policy before traveling.
- KLM hub: expect higher flight frequency and stronger upgrade/standby availability for KLM elite members.
- Schiphol's single-terminal design means you almost never need to exit security for connections — very smooth.