Amsterdam Airport, Schiphol (airport code AMS) is located 17.5 kilometres southwest of Amsterdam in the city of Haarlemmermeer.

The airport’s official website: http://www.schiphol.nl/Homepage/Homepage.htm suggests that you consult their “Journey Planner” in order to help you plan the most efficient route to the airport based on anticipated conditions at the time of your planned trip. The Journey Planner can give you advice for travelling via car, public transport or Schiphol travel taxi. Additionally, a special feature of this tool will actually allow you to compare the merits of all three travel methods.

If you decide to drive to the airport there are a number of different parking options. To help choose the best option for you in advance consult the “Parking Advice” section of the airport’s website, which will give you all the information you will need. Using this tool is highly advisable since it can help determine the easiest and most cost efficient place for you to park prior to reaching the airport.

Schiphol Airport is the home base for KLM, Martinair and Transavia, and serves as a hub for United States based Northwest Airlines (through cooperation with KLM). Flights depart and arrive here from hundreds of cities worldwide. Additionally, over two dozen cargo carriers utilize this facility. The airport has one terminal which is divided into three “departure halls” and there are a total of six runways.

The airport offers many services to its travellers, including an on-site hotel for people experiencing stopovers or travel delays and various dining options, including many that are child friendly.

Current arrival and departure times can be checked on the airport’s website at: http://www.schiphol.nl/AirportInformation/ArrivalAndDepartureTimes/ArrivalAndDepartureTimes.htm.