Airport information
Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Picking someone up
Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.
Picking upNot permittedLetting people out is the only permitted action; to pick someone up, Schiphol refers you to P1 Pick-up and Drop-off.
WaitingNot permittedParking or waiting longer is not permitted and may result in a fine.
Picking upPermittedFrom P1 it is a 2-6 minute walk to Schiphol Plaza and the arrival halls, where you can meet.
WaitingPermittedIntended for a longer stop: you have plenty of time to wait together, say goodbye or have a coffee.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): P1 Parking
MeetingPermittedWelcome someone in the arrivals hall, or arrange to meet at the meeting point or in one of the cafés on Schiphol Plaza.
Dropping someone off
Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.
Dropping offPermittedOnly for a very short stop to let someone out and unload luggage; free and without a reservation.
WaitingNot permittedParking or waiting longer is not permitted and may result in a fine.
Dropping offPermittedYou can drive in without a reservation; reserving is recommended and often cheaper.
WaitingPermittedIntended for a longer stop: you have plenty of time to wait together, say goodbye or have a coffee.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): P1 Parking
This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.
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Rates and temporary rules change; the airport publishes them itself. We deliberately do not copy them.
