Amsterdam Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Amsterdam Airport
Check-in at Amsterdam Airport Departures is simple, and there are a few ways to do it. You can check in online before arriving at the airport, head to the self-service and baggage drop area, or find your airline’s check-in desk. If you’ve already checked in online but have hold luggage, you can just head to the self-service kiosks and drop your bags there.
To find your check-in zone, just check the monitors at the airport or the Amsterdam Airport Live Departures board.
*Check-in and Departures are on Level 1.
When to arrive at Amsterdam Airport?
Whilst your arrival time usually depends on your airline, your destination and the opening times of the airline check-in desk, Schiphol Airport advises passengers departing on international flights to arrive 3 hours in advance, and those taking a European or Domestic flight to check in 2 hours ahead. You can check updates on expected crowds on the official airport website.
*If you don’t have any hold bags and have checked in online in advance, you can arrive a little later to avoid spending hours waiting for your departure from Amsterdam Airport.
What’s next?
Once you’ve checked in and dropped off your luggage, you can make your way through security and then into the departure lounges. Just make sure to have your boarding pass and travel documents ready.
Before passing through security, make sure you’ve checked what you can and can’t take, you can check Amsterdam Airport’s security rules for hold and hand luggage on their website. New CT scans at Schiphol Airport mean that you can leave your liquids and electronics in your hand baggage. However, you should still only bring liquids in containers of up to 100 ml in a resealable and transparent 1-litre bag.
Security waiting times at Amsterdam Airport can get quite long during busy periods and popular holiday dates. In normal conditions, airport security typically takes 15-30 minutes to complete.
What to do in Departures at Amsterdam Airport?
All levels of Amsterdam Airport Departures have toilets, changing rooms, relaxation zones, charging points, work stations, sleeping pods, medical facilities and meditation rooms. There’s also a large array of shops, restaurants and cafes on Levels 1 and 2, as well as a selection of premium lounges and services. You’ll also find a library and a museum!
Remember that if you’re shopping Duty-Free in Amsterdam Airport Departures, you should check the tax-free allowance of the country you’re flying to. If you exceed the entitlement, you may have to pay the difference when you arrive at your final destination.
*To discover more about what’s on offer in Departures at Amsterdam Airport, you can read our Amsterdam Airport Guide.
FAQ
When to arrive at Schiphol Airport?
Schiphol Airport recommends arriving 3 hours early for international flights and 2 hours ahead for European or Domestic flights.