Amsterdam Airport Informational Guide to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - Non Official

Amsterdam Airport Taxi

Taking a taxi at Amsterdam Airport turns to be easy and convenient, especially if passengers are travelling with a lot of luggage as they offer door-to-door services.

However, this is the most expensive mode of transportation and travellers risk sitting in heavy traffic during peak hours.

The distance from Schiphol Airport to the city centre is 9 km, since it is located in Haarlemmermeer; that means an average travel time of about 20 – 25 minutes.

Types of taxi

You can choose a regular taxi, a luxury Schiphol Business Taxi or a Schiphol Travel Taxi minibus.

The taxi buses operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Location

At Amsterdam Airport the taxi rank is located outside the main entrance of arrivals and train station level, in front of Schiphol Plaza.

taxi Companies

The following taxi companies serve Schiphol Airport:

- My Taxi Centrale: +31 020 475 0320
- Staxi: +31 020 705 8888
- STA: +31 020 354 2232
- TCA: +31 020 777 7777
- Taxistad: +31 020 208 0000
- Taxi Direct Amsterdam: +31 020 633 3333
- Aemstel Taxi: +31 020 0900 0288

There are three different options of taxi transportation: Private taxi, business taxi and combined taxi. 

Private taxi

Straight travel without any stops.

Combined taxi

The taxi stops at different addresses to pick up other clients.

Business taxi

Luxury taxi service, directly to the departure hall at Schiphol or various regional airports.

Fares

Even some taxis companies offer a flat rate to anywhere in Amsterdam, which is about € 40.00, expect an average fare between € 45.00 and € 50.00 to anywhere around Amsterdam city. 

All taxis accept both credit cards and cash. 

* fares may change without prior notice. 

rideshare

Some rideshare services such as Uber are available from Amsterdam Airport.

Passengers need their smartphone in order to ask for a car and can choose from UberX or Uber Black.

Transfers

If you wish to transfer to and from Amsterdam Airport on your own, there are several transfer companies available within the airport premises.

Book your transfer through our site, it is easy and fast to use!