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Plan your trip at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam, NetherlandsIATA: AMSICAO: EHAM

Getting to and from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.

Transport

Where you arrive, with connections and frequency.

All transport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Parking

  • 6parking areas
  • 2–15min walk to the terminal
Closest to the terminal
P6 Valet Parking Sheltered and P6 Valet Parking Unsheltered, 2 minute walk
With shuttle
P3 Long Term Sheltered and P3 Long Term Unsheltered
Always book in advance
P6 Valet Parking Sheltered, P6 Valet Parking Unsheltered, and P12 Parking

All parking areas, with facts for each one

Picking someone up

Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.

  • Kiss & RideKiss & Ride
    Kiss & Ride in front of the departure halls
    • Picking up: not permittedLetting people out is the only permitted action; to pick someone up, Schiphol refers you to P1 Pick-up and Drop-off.
    • Waiting: not permittedParking or waiting longer is not permitted and may result in a fine.
  • P1 Pick-up and Drop-offPark and come inside
    Terminal (departure hall)
    • Picking up: permittedFrom P1 it is a 2-6 minute walk to Schiphol Plaza and the arrival halls, where you can meet.
    • Waiting: permittedIntended for a longer stop: you have plenty of time to wait together, say goodbye or have a coffee.
  • Arrival halls and meeting point at Schiphol Plaza
    • Meeting: permittedWelcome someone in the arrivals hall, or arrange to meet at the meeting point or in one of the cafés on Schiphol Plaza.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All pickup rules

Dropping someone off

A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.

  • Kiss & RideKiss & Ride
    Kiss & Ride in front of the departure halls
    • Dropping off: permittedOnly for a very short stop to let someone out and unload luggage; free and without a reservation.
    • Waiting: not permittedParking or waiting longer is not permitted and may result in a fine.
  • P1 Pick-up and Drop-offPark and come inside
    Terminal (departure hall)
    • Dropping off: permittedYou can drive in without a reservation; reserving is recommended and often cheaper.
    • Waiting: permittedIntended for a longer stop: you have plenty of time to wait together, say goodbye or have a coffee.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All drop-off rules

This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.

SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the official websites of the airport and the carriers between September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026; each source shows its own date.