Car park check-in at P3
Are you flying with KLM, TUI or Transavia during the holidays and parking at P3? You can check in and drop off your bags at P3 Parking for free at the parking lot. This service will save you time and hassle with your baggage, because you and your bags will already be checked-in by the time you board the Shuttle bus to Schiphol Plaza. Once you get to Plaza, you can head straight to security as you’ll already be checked in. It’s a convenient, fast and free service!
When to use the P3 Check In service
The KLM, TUI and Transavia check-in counters at the car park are open at the dates and times listed below. The service is not available at P3 outside of these dates and times.
| Check-in desk at P3 | Available from | Opening hours |
| KLM | Thursday 25 April to Friday 10 May | 06.00 – 12.00 |
| TUI | Thursday 25 April to Friday 10 May | 02.00 – 06.00 09.00 – 14.00 |
| Transavia | Thursday 25 April to Friday 10 May | 02.00 – 06.00 09.00 – 14.00 |
How Car Park Check-In at P3 works
Car Park Check-In at Schiphol’s P3 car park is fast, free and gets your holiday off to a great start. Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Park your car at P3 Parking in either the lot or in the sheltered car park.
Step 2: Take your baggage to the covered “Drive-Inchecken” lounge next to the P3 entrance.
Step 3: Go to your airline’s check-in counter and check yourself and your hold baggage in.
Step 4: Immediately after you check in, hop aboard the Shuttle bus to Departures.
Step 5: Walk straight to security in Departures and skip the check-in desks.
Step 6: Be happy, because your holiday already began at Schiphol
Here are the P3 check-in desk locations
Terms of use
You can use the car park check in service if you meet the following conditions:
- Your KLM, TUI or Transavia flight departs Schiphol during the period of Thursday 25 April until 10 May 2024
- You drive to Schiphol and park at P3 during the check-in desk opening times
- You check in at P3 at least 90 minutes before your flight departs
- You and your travel companions are present in person at the P3 check-in desk
- Your suitcase or bag is no larger than 140 cm x 80 cm x 50 cm
- Your KLM, TUI or Transavia flight departs Schiphol during the period of Thursday 25 April until 10 May 2024
- You will not be travelling with pets
If you plan to fly with pets, or with bags outside of the aforementioned dimensions, you will be unable to check in at P3. You will need to visit the Odd-Sized Baggage counter in Departures, which you can read about here.
Pick up your bags at the baggage belt when you return
The Car Park Check In at P3 service is only available for travellers departing Schiphol. When you return, simply go to the baggage claim area and collect your bags from the bands as you usually would. Then take the Express Bus from Arrivals to P3 Long-Term Parking to collect your car.
