Map of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) – gates and terminals

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), also known informally as Schiphol Airport, is the primary international airport that serves the Netherlands. It is the third-busiest airport for international travel globally, and Europe’s third-busiest airport by overall terminal traffic.

Located 9 km (6 mi) southwest of Amsterdam, the airport is one of the major hubs of the SkyTeam airline alliance. It is also a principal hub for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Netherlands. It is regarded as being one of the best airports among those in Western Europe.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Terminal and gate map

The airport uses a one-terminal concept, with all facilities centered around a central plaza, named the Schiphol Plaza. The main terminal is divided into three sections, or halls, each containing multiple concourse areas.

Departure Hall 1 comprises Concourses B and C, which are also referred to as Piers. Both of these piers are dedicated to handling flights to Schengen destinations. Pier D shares space between Hall 1 and Hall 2. Pier B contains 14 Gates, and Pier C contains 21 Gates.

Departures Hall 2 comprises Concourses D and E. Pier D is the largest of the two and has two levels. The lower level is used for non-Schengen destinations and the upper level is used for Schengen destinations. Gates D1 to D57 are used for non-Schengen destinations and beginning with Gate D59 and upwards are used for Schengen destinations. Pier E is used solely for non-Schengen destinations.

Departures Hall 3 comprises Concourses F, G and H/M. Both Pier F and Pier G are used for flights to non-Schengen destinations. Pier F has 8 gates and is typically used by SkyTeam members. Pier G has 13 gates.

Pier H and Pier M are physically one concourse that consists of seven gates that are shared between them. Pier H is used for non-Schengen flights and Pier M is used exclusively for Schengen destinations.

You can use the airport map at the top of this page to view the complete terminal layout including the location of all the concourses and boarding gates.

Dining and shops at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

The airport has many places where visitors can dine and enjoy some food. There are conveniently options located for travelers on both sides of security. Selections range from cafes to juice bars, bubble tea shops, chocolatiers, international cuisines and premium restaurant offerings.

Among the many shops featured at the airport are fashion, jewelry and accessories, perfumes and cosmetics, electronics, chocolates and liquors.

Find transportation from the airport: Bus, train, taxi, ridesharing, car rental, parking

Bus: Bus stops are in front of the Schiphol Plaza. City and regional transport can be accessed here, in addition to special bus lines and shuttle services.

Train: The airport is a central hub for train traffic in the region. Connections are available to many locations throughout the Netherlands. This includes a sprinter train that runs services between the airport and Amsterdam Central Station 8 times per hour.

Taxi: Taxis are available at the official taxi rank in front of the Schiphol Plaza or in front of the departure halls.

Ridesharing: Ridesharing services are available at the designated pickup point. This can be found by following the signs at the airport.

Car rental: Car share services are available on Floor 2 of the World Trade Center parking garage.

Parking: Several parking lots are available at the airport. These include covered and unsheltered options, valet services and pick-up and drop-off locations. Charging stations are also available for electric vehicles.