Advice to all travellers: get to the airport in plenty of time!
Check-in times, check-in desks and Self service check-in.
Innovative Security Scan simplifies passenger control
The Security Scan is a machine that produces an image of the body contours using millimetre wave reflection technology.
Control arrivals
Whether or not you have to go through passport control depends on where you are arriving from (Schengen or non-Schengen).
Control departures
Several security checks take place before you depart from Schiphol. Find out more about the various checks.
Departing from Gates H or M
Are you flying with EasyJet, Jet2.com, BMIbaby, Sky Europe, Thomsonfly, Sterling, Flybe or Air Berlin? These airlines usually depart from gates in either Pier H or Pier M. Gate numbers are announced 40 minutes prior to departure for H-gate flights and 30 minutes prior to departure for M-gate flights.
Maximum baggage weight
Each airline sets its own limit on the amount of baggage you are allowed to take with you. Please contact your airline.
Travelling to the USA
Airport charges Schiphol
When you travel from Schiphol, you will be asked to pay airport charges. Why do you have to pay these and how much are these at Schiphol?
