The airport is about thirteen miles (21km) from Amsterdam.
Getting to the cityThe airport railway station is located beneath Schiphol Plaza and trains depart for central Amsterdam and other destinations around the Netherlands. Trains leave the airport station regularly, except from 12.30am to 5am when the service only runs every hour. Most buses into Amsterdam run every 15-30 minutes from 6am until midnight on weekdays and slightly less frequently on weekends. Many hotels offer free shuttle services to guests.
TimeGMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Car rentalCar rental desks can be found inside Schiphol Plaza, and include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Enterprise.
Airport TaxisA taxi to the city centre takes around 30 minutes. Visitors can go to Schiphol Plaza where they will find the metered Schiphol Travel Taxis, which offer fixed rates for everyone who travels to and from the airport.
FacilitiesFacilities at Schiphol include ATMs and currency exchange facilities, a lost and found, information desks, luggage lockers and wrapping services, state-of-the-art conference facilities, a medical clinic, pharmacy and casino. There are also numerous shops and restaurants, a food court, and duty-free shopping.
ParkingShort-stop parking facilities are located close to the terminal for €1 per 10 minutes. The daily maximum cost is €40. Daily parking can be booked in advance on the Schiphol website and the lots are connected to the terminal via a frequent shuttle bus service. Valet parking is also available.
Website www.schiphol.nlTel: +31 207 940 800, or from the Netherlands: 0900 0141.
The airport is located five miles (8km) north of Rotterdam.
Getting to the cityA high-speed train called RandstadRail connects the airport to The Hague, Leidschendam, Pijnacker, Zoetermeer and Rotterdam Central Station. Travellers can catch trains to Antwerp, Brussels and Paris from the central station. They'll need to buy an 'OV-Chipkaart' (Public Transport Chip Card) from a newsagent at the airport to use public transport.
The RET bus connects to the Meijersplein metro station, where travellers can transfer to Line E, which heads to the city centre. For a more direct route, travellers can take the No. 33 bus to Rotterdam Central Station. Night transport is available into the early morning.
TimeGMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Car rentalMajor car rental companies such as Budget and Sixt have desks in the arrivals section.
Airport TaxisTaxis are available directly outside the terminal building.
FacilitiesAirport facilities include banks, ATMs and currency exchange, information desks, conference facilities, travel agents, baby-changing stations, and a variety of shopping and dining options.
ParkingParking is available in various lots, which allow for short-term and long-term stays. Travellers can reserve parking spaces via the airport's online booking system. They will have to pay a 'drive-in' charge if they don't.
Website www.rotterdamthehagueairport.nl/en/Tel: +31 10 446 3444.
The airport is situated nine miles (15km) from Groningen.
Getting to the cityShuttle bus service 100 operates between the airport and Groningen, and connects with flights arriving from, and departing to London and Copenhagen. Travellers can also take bus 9 (Groningen-Eelde). Passengers from Assen can use bus 50 (Assen-Groningen), changing onto bus 9 at De Punt.
TimeGMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Car rentalAvis, Hertz and Europcar are car rental companies represented at the airport.
FacilitiesGroningen's airport is small and has no currency exchange facilities, but there is one ATM available in the terminal building. There is a shop offering duty-free items for those travelling outside the EU, and staples like magazines, newspapers and sweets. The airport restaurant (part of the airport hotel) has an outdoor terrace where patrons have a view of the runway. There is also a children's play area and a travel agency.
ParkingLong and short-term machine-ticketed parking is available within walking distance of the terminal.
Website www.gae.nlTel: +31 50 309 7070.
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