General Airport Information
Amsterdam International Airport is the main Dutch airport as well as one of the busiest aviation hubs globally concerning international passenger traffic. Lying 21km/13 miles from the heart of Amsterdam, it is a single-terminal airport, easy to navigate. Still, it is vast, equipped with all the necessary facilities along with many high-tech features. Handling flights from all over the world, it houses all the major airlines as well as many low-cost air carriers.
Terminals
Although many passengers tend to call the AMS Departure halls terminals, Amsterdam Airport actually consists of a huge terminal building. In fact, as all the airport zones are interconnected, passengers can freely move from one side of the airport to the other. Still, Piers H and M are the only airport areas that aren’t linked to the rest of the airport complex airside.
Hotels
Depending on your preference, you’ll find two Amsterdam airport hotels lying inside the terminal, as well as some lodging options within walking distance from the airport complex. On the other hand, if you want to extend your “area of interest”, you’ll come upon an interesting variety of hotels near Amsterdam Airport.
Parking
Whether you are looking for a short-term or a long-stay parking option, you’ll find everything you are looking for at Schiphol Airport. Verily, the Amsterdam airport parking options are various, from covered parking garages to open parking lots and from valet services to zones for picking up or dropping off passengers, so as to meet the AMS travelers’ parking needs to the fullest possible extent.
Layover at the Airport
Layover at Amsterdam Airport can be a blessing in disguise. Verily, Schiphol Airport is more than just a transit point. Thus, during a short layover, you should explore all that Amsterdam Airport has to offer. On the other hand, the city center is only a 22-minute drive from the airport. Hence, long layovers are the perfect opportunity to leave the airport and set off to explore the beautiful Dutch capital.