Blogs about Schiphol overview

  • The APOC: making Schiphol more predictable

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    By working intensively with all parties at the airport and sharing information and data, we can plan and predict our operations even better.

  • What will you wear to Schiphol?

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    Get ready for security! Our advice? Wear fitted clothes and low shoes. Read all about the Schiphol dress code for security in this blog.

  • Schiphol’s lounges

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    Want to work, shop or relax in the lounge before your flight takes off? There's plenty of choice. Want to know which lounges there are and where to find them?

  • What's in a name? All about our street names

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    Streets, roads, and squares: even at Schiphol they must have name. Often with a special story that is somehow linked to aviation.

  • Alaaf! Welcome on board the carnival flight

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    From Venice to Rio de Janeiro: every year, flights full of carnival-goers depart from Schiphol! At Schiphol we even had our own carnival association for a bit.

  • Sleep tight at Schiphol’s airport hotels

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    Do you have an early flight or a long layover? Consider sleeping at Schiphol, from YOTELAIR’s cleverly designed cabins to four-star comfort at the Sheraton.

  • Top 5 European destinations

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    New year, new destinations to visit! From bustling Barcelona to historical Dublin: find inspiration for your next European adventure!

  • From oliebollen to noodles: Happy Foodie Year!

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    From our Dutch specialty oliebollen to noodles. Get ready for a tasty tour around the world featuring some of Schiphol's direct destinations in our latest blog.

  • Plane spotting in the Panorama Restaurant

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    How does a nice lunch among the Boeings and Airbuses sound? Or a workspace with the best view of Schiphol? It's now possible at the Panorama Restaurant.

  • A trip down memory lane at Schiphol

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    With a history spanning over 100 years, Schiphol has undergone many transformations. However, there are still relics from the past to be found here and there.

  • Inspiration for your next holiday

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    Are you thinking about your next holiday yet? This autumn, we're adding some new direct destinations that are definitely worth considering.

  • 10 fascinating historical facts about Schiphol

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    With 106 years of experience under our (seat)belt, we’ve seen and achieved a lot. To commemorate this, we’ve compiled a list of 10 historical facts and figures.

  • Satisfy your love of literature at Schiphol

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    Bookworms are in for a treat when they fly from Schiphol. Not only do we have bookshops, we also have an Airport Library and lots of comfortable reading spots.

  • When do I need to be where at Schiphol?

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    Do you know when you should arrive at Schiphol, where your check-in desk is and which queue to join for the security check? Read more in this blog.

  • Valuable Assets

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    Want some fun facts about Schiphol’s assets? How many parking spots for planes do we have? How many kilometres of pipes are there underground?

  • Flying from Schiphol as a senior

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    Flying is for everyone, but if you are a bit older it may be though if you need to queue up for a period of time. These tips will prepare you for your journey.

  • Extra colleagues and volunteers to help you

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    Colleagues and volunteers are helping out at the airport this summer. They lend a hand in the departure hall, the lines at security and in the baggage basement.

  • Flying with odd-size baggage? No problem!

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    Want to take baggage, like a snowboard, wheelchair or pet, with you on board? You're very welcome to travel to and from Schiphol with odd-size baggage.

  • Everything you need to know about baggage

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    What's allowed in my baggage? What about hand or hold baggage? Can I check in my own suitcase? And what happens to my baggage if I miss my flight?

  • Feeling hot, hot, hot! Flying in very warm weather

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    While Amsterdam may not have sizzling summer weather often, we do get some very warm days and heatwaves. What happens at Schiphol when it gets extremely hot?

  • Find your way quickly and easily at Schiphol

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    It's useful to find your way at the airport quickly, especially when it's busy. With these tips, you'll know where to go in no time.

  • Flying from Schiphol with your baby

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    Perhaps you feel a bit apprehensive about travelling with your baby. To help you, here are some questions and answers about flying with a baby.

  • Useful tips for travelling with children

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    School's out for summer and the holidays have begun! Are you flying from Schiphol with children or teenagers? We have some useful tips for you.

  • Your flight starts with your trip to Schiphol

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    If you are travelling by plane at some point in the coming weeks, think carefully about how you will travel to and from the airport.

  • Will my flight from Schiphol this summer go ahead?

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    Schiphol is going to limit the number of travellers that can depart. Find out what this means if you are flying from Schiphol in the coming weeks.

  • Get ready for security at Schiphol

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    Do you need to take off your watch and belt when going through security? In this blog, find out what is expected, so you can get ready for security.

  • Want to work at Schiphol?

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    There is always a position to suit you at Schiphol, regardless of your work experience, education level or background. And we could really use your help.

  • Where can you smoke at Schiphol?

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    The Schiphol terminal is smoke-free. Where can you smoke a cigarette before boarding? What about e-cigarettes? Find out the answers to your questions here.

  • Can you fly in a thunderstorm

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    Only moments before it's your turn to board, thunder and lightning emerge in the distance. What do you do?

  • Travelling via Schiphol? Read our advice

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    Schiphol is currently extremely busy due to a shortage of staff, causing long queues. Will you be flying from Schiphol? Read our advice.

  • Fun for kids at Schiphol

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    Whether you're waiting for your flight or just want a fun day out, Schiphol has plenty of fun things for kids to do both before and after security.

  • 6 tips for flying in the May holiday

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    Keep in mind that you'll need to queue a little longer than usual this May holiday. So make sure you arrive on time and well-prepared for your journey.

  • Make Schiphol your office on-the-go

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    Whether you want to get work done while you wait for your flight or have a business meeting over some coffee, our airport has a workspace to suit every need.

  • The icy ingenuity behind flying in snow

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    After a few weeks of wonderful weather, it looks like it might snow at Schiphol on Thursday 31 March and Friday 1 April. Will you be flying in the snow?

  • Where are you going on holiday this year?

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    This summer, you can fly to nine new destinations from Schiphol. Is your chosen holiday spot one of them.

  • What’s all that information on your baggage label?

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    Have you ever wondered what all those barcodes and abbreviations on your baggage label mean? We'll explain.

  • Your holiday starts at the airport

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    Suitcases dropped off? Checked-in? Through security? Check! And now, you wait for your flight. Luckily, there’s enough to keep you entertained after security.

  • Do I need a passport or ID card to travel?

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    Where can you still travel to with just an ID Card? And where do you need a passport?

  • 105 years of Schiphol

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    On 19 September 1916, an aircraft landed at Schiphol for the first time. A good reason to look back at the early years of our airport.

  • Bike ride ends in impromptu aircraft adventure

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    Deciding to hop on a plane during a bikeride in the pouring rain? That's exactly what the young couple Adriana and Jan did in 1936.

  • More space and comfort in Departure Hall 1

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    The departure hall has been extended, giving you more space at security, check-in and in the waiting areas.

  • The Schiphol Tower(s)

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    Who wouldn’t recognise the Schiphol Tower? At 101 metres tall it is the highest control tower in the Netherlands. But we actually have several control towers.

  • Wildlife trafficking

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    Schiphol is committed to tackling wildlife trafficking, the smuggling of animals and plants.

  • Schiphol is big. But just how big exactly?

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    Five runways, a terminal with seven piers, the Polderbaan Runway with its rather long taxi times...Schiphol is pretty big.

  • No balloons?!

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    Why would Schiphol want to spoil the fun when excited well-wishers want to welcome their loved ones home with all the festive trimmings?

  • How do we check your suitcase?

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    As you know, before you get to your plane both you and your hand baggage have to go through a security check. Have you ever wondered how we check your baggage?

  • Practical tips for travelling with children

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    When travelling with children you often have your hands full, so it helps if you don’t have to think about your travel documents and baggage.

  • How far in advance do I need to be at Schiphol?

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    You don’t want to be late for your flight, but arriving at the airport way too early isn’t great either. But what is just the right time to arrive at Schiphol?

  • How planes are refuelled


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    Refuelling a plane is quite similar to the way that you might fill up a car. The question is whether it needs to be refuelled every time a plane lands.

  • Where’s the barnyard mess?

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    Did you know that dogs, horses, alpacas and kangaroos come to Schiphol on a regular basis? They even have their own ‘terminal’: the KLM Animal Hotel