World Airports

Amsterdam Airport

Amsterdam International Airport-Schiphol is the airport of Amsterdam, the main airport in the Netherlands. Amsterdam airport is located 15 km from the city. In 2009 more than 51 million passengers traveled through Schiphol, making it the fifth largest airport in Europe and the fourteenth largest in the world.

However, in terms of passengers traveling on international flights in 2009, it is the third largest airport in the world. It should be noted that the number of flights operated by low-cost airlines is very small, and that more than 40% of all passengers travel on intercontinental flights, mostly to the United States, Canada and Asia. This percentage and the high number of passengers make Schiphol one of the world’s leading airports for intercontinental connections.

It is also the third largest European airport in terms of annual freight tonnage (1,539,300 tons) after Frankfurt and Paris-CDG. Schiphol is the base for the Dutch airlines KLM, Martinair and Transavia, as well as the U.S. airline Delta Air Lines, and is the main airport on the continent connecting Europe with the United States and Canada. The airport has a large commercial area, both for travelers and for those passing through its train station.

To get from the airport to the city you can opt for various means of transport. the train, which arrives at Amsterdam Central Station. By car, taking the E19 freeway to the city center. Cab or bus, with Schiphol Sternet transport network.

Transportation

Taxi, rail, and bus are the three options for getting from Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Amsterdam city center.

A amsterdam airport taxi from Amsterdam Airport is the shortest way to get about. You’ll have to pay roughly 39€, but you’ll arrive at your location in about 15-20 minutes.

The airrport train, on the other hand, is unquestionably the fastest mode of public transportation. It will take you roughly 20 minutes to go to the center of Amsterdam for 5.40€.

The airport bus is the last and most cost-effective option, with a ticket costing 5€ and a journey time of approximately 35 minutes.

Contact

Address

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Post office box 7501
1118 ZG Schiphol
The Netherlands
Telephone, fax, email

Telephone: 0900 – 7244 7465 (in The Netherlands) or +31(0)20 794 0800 (outside The Netherlands)
Fax: +31(0)20 604 1475
Email: info@amsterdamairport.info
Airport codes

IATA airport code: AMS
ICAO airport code: EHAM

Website: www.amsterdamairport.info Amsterdam Airport