Parking at Schiphol: where to leave your car?

There are several parking at Amsterdam Schiphol airport.

Parking rates depend on the length of your stay and the distance to the passenger terminal.

Here's an overview of the different parking options at the airport.

Parking at Schiphol: article summary

Parking at Schiphol: P1 and P2

P1 and P2 are located closest to the passenger terminal and are ideal for short-term parking, up to three daysas well as people dropping off or picking up passengers.

Both are covered garages. It's a ten-minute walk from P1 and P2 to the check-in desks.

Parking P3

The P3 outdoor parking lot is located to the north of the terminal. This is a long-term parking lot, with a free shuttle service. The shuttle runs every ten minutes throughout the day to take you to the passenger terminal.

Note that you can stop briefly at the bus located at the entrance to the parking lot to unload your luggage before parking your car.

Parking in the arrivals and departures hall at Schiphol

Please note that it is strictly forbidden to park your vehicle in the arrivals and departures lobbies, except when using the valet service.

Police controls are strict and fines can be heavy.

Pay parking fees

The easiest way to pay for parking is by credit card. You can insert your card into the cash dispenser as you enter the parking lot, without having to take a ticket.

When you leave the parking lot, you can then use the same credit card to pay the charges. If you choose to take a ticket, you can pay the fee before collecting your car from one of the many vending machines.

These machines accept credit cards and cash. If you have any problems using the machines, you can ask the special assistance service for help.

Valet parking at Schiphol

If you wish to use the Schiphol Valet Parking service, you can park your car in a special reserved section near the entrance to the departures hall and hand in your car keys at the dedicated desk in departures hall 2.

An employee will then park your car in a secure area. On your return, your car will be waiting for you in the same place.

Schiphol valet parking can be booked online. If you use this service frequently, you can take out a subscription entitling you to a 10 % discount on parking charges.

Disabled parking

All Amsterdam airport parking lots have special sections for disabled drivers, ideally located near the bus exit or stop.

Disabled drivers using wheelchairs can request free special assistance for transport to the terminal.

How safe is the airport parking lot?

All parking lots in Amsterdam airport are secured by video surveillance and regular police patrols.

However, parking is always at your own risk and the airport cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred while using the facilities.

There are several parking options for your car when you visit Schiphol airport. Depending on your needs, you'll quickly find the right spot for your vehicle!

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