Amsterdam Airport Terminal

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:

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.