Information about your travel day

Good to know

Today's crowd levels

Departure: normal day

It is fairly quiet in the departure halls. However, it may feel ‘busy’ as we maintain 1.5 metres distance. Thank you for your patience and for giving each other enough space when standing in the queue at check-in, security and passport control. Do you want more specific information? Look up your flight in the flight list or in the app and check the current waiting time at security. Welcome back to Schiphol.

Arrival: normal day

It is fairly quiet in the arrival halls. However, it may feel ‘busy’ as we maintain 1.5 metres distance. In general you won’t, or hardly, have to wait at passport control. There are not many travellers picking up their baggage from the belt, so thank you for your patience and for giving each other enough space. Look up your flight in the flight list or in the app for current flight information. Welcome back to Schiphol.

Useful information

What time should I be at Schiphol?

This differs per flight and depends on what time the check-in desks of your airline open. In principle, you should allow 3 hours for a flight to a destination outside Europe, or 2 hours to a destination within Europe. Always check the current advice with your airline.

Contact your airline

Prepare well for your travel

Departing from Schiphol soon? Read what you can do yourself, to prepare for a smooth journey.

Baggage tips and more

Park safe and sound

At Schiphol you have several options to park safe and secure.

Book your parking spot

Shop after security with a € 5 discount

Get € 5 off when buying perfume, cosmetics, chocolate, liquor or sunglasses!

Download the discount voucher

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