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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Airport Information
(Amsterdam, Netherlands)
 The main airport in the whole of the Netherlands and of great importance in Europe, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is just 15 km / 9 miles south-west of the centre of Amsterdam. This international airport connects with many notable European airports in London, Frankfurt and Paris, amongst others.
Regularly appearing in Europe's top five airports in terms of overall traffic and number of flights, Amsterdam Airport serves almost 50 million passengers per annum. Many intercontinental airlines operate at Schiphol Airport, along with numerous budget carriers, although some of these bargain airlines have moved to other airports in recent years. However, Amsterdam remains a cheap and easy destination to reach, with plenty of last-minute deals and around 100 different airlines currently operating at Schiphol Airport.
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Buses run regularly every 15 to 20 minutes from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam city centre. There is also an airport shuttle service that calls at many of the city's hotels. Taxis are readily available from outside the airport's arrival hall, taking about 15 minutes to reach Amsterdam city centre, although it can take more than 45 minutes during the rush hour. It is possible to book airport taxis in advance, although there is usually a plentiful supply of cabs at the airport.
Trains are available to Amsterdam Centraal Station and leave every 15 minutes. Counters selling train tickets can be found in the central court area of Schiphol Airport's plaza and this is a good place to purchase a 'stippenkaart' (strip card). Part of the national fare system, the stippenkaart can be used throughout the Netherlands, on buses, trams, trains and subways.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) Information: History and Facilities
Schiphol Airport dates back to 1916 and was originally used as a local airbase for the military. Today, the airport boasts modern conference and business facilities, which are located at the Schiphol Business Centre and offer a range of business services for the corporate traveller, such as office hire, conference room hire, secretarial services, facsimile, PC and telephone. The Skyport Business Centre provides meeting rooms and can accommodate more than 20 people.
Also available at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) are catering and secretarial services, video and teleconferencing, a hotel reservation service, and early check-ins. Passengers can also use the facilities at the Communications Centre, which includes a post office, telephone centre, Internet facilities and mini offices. Computers, fax machines and mobile telephones can be hired from Telecom Rent Centre. Executive lounges are provided by the major airlines, with some having business facilities.
The on-site airport hotels include Hotel Mercure Schiphol Terminal, next to the customs area. There are also numerous hotels in the Schiphol area, many of which offer a free airport shuttle service.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) Information: About Amsterdam Tourism
The city of Amsterdam is one of Europe's most popular destinations and provides a diverse selection of tourist attractions. These range from world-famous museums containing the works of Rembrandt and Van Gogh, and 17th- and 18th-century gabled houses that line the waterways, through to the house where Anne Frank hid during World War II, and the infamous Amsterdam red light district.
Also within easy reach of Schiphol Airport is the Heineken Brewery Museum, which offers a fascinating insight into how the beer is brewed, with a tour that covers the complete brewing process. Amsterdam's diamond industry has flourished for 400 years and there are countless diamond-cutting centres within the city and many firms involved in the diamond industry. Some of Amsterdam's diamond polishers even give free demonstrations of diamond cutting and offer sales of set and unset stones.
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