Newsroom Schiphol

Hip hip hooray, it's our birthday! On 19 September 1916, an aircraft landed at Schiphol for the first time. A good reason to look back at the early years of our airport. Fort SchipholIt’s early 1916 and a Haarlemmermeer farmer sees an unusual …

It’s 1936 and you’re cycling from Amstelveen to Oostvoorne in the pouring rain when suddenly you see Schiphol. Cycling more than 80 kilometres in this weather is not an appealing prospect, so what do you do? Adriana van Toledo and her boyfriend Jan …

The redevelopment of Departures 1 at Schiphol is great news for travellers! The departure hall has been extended, giving you more space at security, check-in and in the waiting areas. As well as more space, you’ll also save on time thanks to a new …