Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS)
Schiphol Airport (the Amsterdam International Airport) is the third
busiest international airport in Europe. In 2006, over 45 million people
arrived or departed at Schiphol. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam Schiphol to
more than 260 destinations in 91 countries.
Location of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
The Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located 17.5 kilometres from Amsterdam's city
centre.
Major Airlines that use Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport is the home base of KLM (the
Royal Dutch Airlines) and an important base for the following
airlines:
- Air Berlin (Germany)
- Air Canada
- Air France
- Aer Lingus (Ireland)
- Aeroflot (Russia)
- Alitalia (Italy)
- Austrian Airlines
- Blue1 (Finland)
- British Airways (UK)
- Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong)
- Continental Airlines (USA)
- Delta Air Lines (USA)
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- EasyJet (UK)
- Iberia (Spain)
- Japan Airlines
- Jet2.com (UK)
- KLM (Netherlands)
- Korean Air
- Lufthansa (Germany)
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Northwest Airlines (USA)
- Sterling Airlines (Sweden)
- United Airlines (USA)
- US Airways
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Schiphol Airport Transportation
Passengers arriving at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport can travel to the
centre of Amsterdam either by train, bus or taxi.
Train service connects Amsterdam's international airport to Amsterdam's
Central Station. A one-way ticket costs €3.60 and leaves ever 10 to 20
minutes, depending on the time of day.
A shuttle bus service operates between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam's
large hotels. The shuttle fare is €12 one way or €19 for a return-ticket.
There are different buses designated for different locations in the city.
Train and bus service connects Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport to the Dutch
cities of Haarlem and the Hague. International trains run directly from
Schiphol Airport to Brussels and beyond. Visitors to the Netherlands
arriving with rail passes (e.g. Eurorail passes) can activated those passes
at the Amsterdam Airport upon arrival.
Tourist Attractions in Amsterdam
For complete tourist information on Amsterdam Holland, please visit
AmsterdamHolland.ca.
