Amsterdam Airport Terminal

Amsterdam Schiphol has one terminal with three departure halls (Departure Halls 1, 2 and 3), not multiple terminals. You check in at the hall your airline uses, then pass through central security to your pier and gate (lettered B to M). Which hall you use depends on your airline; which pier and gate you leave from depends on your specific flight, so always check your boarding pass.

The Layout of the Amsterdam Airport Terminal

Despite covering a vast area, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport operates as a single-terminal building. Thanks to its single-terminal concept, logical layout, and manageable walking distances, Schiphol is widely regarded as one of the easiest major airports in Europe to navigate.

The Schiphol Airport Departure Halls

The three Departure Halls are organized around several piers, each serving specific flight types and destinations:

Halls are where you check in; gates (piers) are assigned per flight, so confirm your gate on the departure boards and your boarding pass. Checked July 2026.

Departure Hall 1

Departure Hall 1 includes Piers B, C, and part of Pier D. Recently renovated, this hall offers a more premium travel experience with expanded security checkpoints and modern facilities.

• ✓Pier B: 14 gates
• ✓Pier C: 21 gates

Departure Hall 2

Departure Hall 2 shares Pier D with Hall 1 and also includes Pier E. Pier D is the largest concourse at Schiphol and is split across two levels.

• ✓Lower level: Non-Schengen flights (Gates D1-D57)
• ✓Upper level: Schengen flights (Gates D59-D87)

Pier E features 14 gates and mainly serves long-haul and non-Schengen flights.

Departure Hall 3

Departure Hall 3 consists of Piers F, G, and H/M.

• ✓Pier F: 8 gates, primarily used by SkyTeam airlines
• ✓Pier G: 13 gates, serving non-Schengen destinations

Piers H and M form a shared concourse mainly used by low-cost airlines. Once past security, passengers cannot access the rest of the terminal from H/M.

Interesting fact: Schiphol Airport can accommodate Airbus A380 aircraft. Gates G9, E18, and E24 are specifically equipped for these large aircraft.

The Configuration of Schiphol Airport Departure Halls

Although commonly called terminals, all Departure Halls are part of the same building.

• ✓Ground floor: Arrivals, access to parking P1, airport hotels, and ground transportation
• ✓Level 1: Departures and check-in areas
• ✓Upper levels: Lounges, dining areas, and access to selected gates

The highest level of the terminal is home to the Panorama Terrace.

Our tip: Schiphol has four main public lounges.

• ✓Lounge 1: European (Schengen) destinations
• ✓Lounges 2 and 3: Intercontinental flights
• ✓Lounge 4: Low-cost airline passengers

Future Plans for Amsterdam Airport Terminal

Future development plans include the construction of an additional pier and a new departure hall, designed to increase capacity and improve passenger flow.

Pier A: what opens in 2027

The biggest change ahead is Pier A, a new pier scheduled to open in April 2027. Schiphol takes over the finished building from contractor BAM in December 2026, then runs several months of testing and staff training before passengers use it.

Pier A adds roughly 55,000 m2 across three floors, designed to keep passengers with different border and security statuses apart. It is the first stage of a wider, multi-year expansion of the airport.