✈️ Airlines at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Schiphol Airport is one of the most important in Europe, offering connections to destinations all over the world. More than 100 airlines operate in its terminal, including major alliances such as SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld.

Most check-in counters are located in Departure Halls 1, 2 and 3. Schengen flights usually depart from Hall 1, while non-Schengen flights use Halls 2 and 3. It is advisable to check with your airline for the exact departure hall.

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❓ Quick Questions about Airlines at Schiphol

📍 How do I know which hall my flight departs from? Check your ticket or the airline's app. You can also consult the screens at Schiphol Plaza.
🧳 Where are the baggage drop-off counters? In front of each departure hall. They open 3 hours before international flights and 2 hours before domestic and European flights.
🎫 Can I use self check-in? Yes, many airlines have self-service kiosks and baggage tag printers.
🕐 When is peak traffic time? In the morning between 6:00 am and 9:00 am, and in the afternoon between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Arrive at the airport early.
📦 Does baggage take long to arrive? It varies by airline. KLM and Lufthansa are often praised for efficiency, while Ryanair and easyJet have reports of delays.

📊 Passenger Experiences by Airline

SkyTeam (KLM, Air France, Delta Air Lines)

✅ KLM is the most active airline at Schiphol. Its counters are well organised and ground services are generally efficient.
✅ Air France offers quick check-in and is valued for its customer service at the airport.
❌ Delta Air Lines receives complaints about long waits at passport control for flights to the USA.

Star Alliance (Lufthansa, SWISS, Turkish Airlines)

✅ Lufthansa and SWISS are praised for fast check-in and efficient baggage delivery.
❌ Turkish Airlines provides good service but often has very busy counters and slow processes during peak season.

oneworld (British Airways, American Airlines)

✅ British Airways is well regarded by frequent travellers, with tidy check-in areas.
❌ American Airlines has reported cases of lost luggage and delays in delivery.

Low-cost and others (easyJet, Ryanair, Vueling)

✅ easyJet has efficient automated processes, although boarding can be disorganised.
❌ Ryanair and Wizz Air often have long queues and limited assistance in case of issues.
✅ Transavia (a KLM subsidiary) stands out for its value for money and punctuality.

📋 List of Airlines and Departure Halls at Schiphol

Quick reference for where each airline operates:

Aegean Airlines - Departure Hall 1
Aer Lingus - Departure Hall 3
Aeroméxico - Departure Hall 3
Air Arabia Maroc - Departure Hall 3
Air Astana - Departure Hall 3
Air Canada - Departure Hall 3
Air Dolomiti - Departure Hall 1
Air Europa - Departure Hall 1
Air France - Departure Hall 1
Air India - Departure Hall 3
Air Serbia - Departure Hall 3
Air Transat - Departure Hall 3
AJet - Departure Hall 3
American Airlines - Departure Hall 3
Arkia - Departure Hall 3
Austrian Airlines - Departure Hall 1
British Airways - Departure Hall 3
Bulgaria Air - Departure Hall 3
Cathay Pacific - Departure Hall 3
China Airlines - Departure Hall 3
China Eastern Airlines - Departure Hall 2
China Southern Airlines - Departure Hall 2
Corendon Airlines - Departure Hall 3
Croatia Airlines - Departure Hall 1A
Delta Air Lines - Departure Hall 2
easyJet - Departure Hall 3
Egyptair - Departure Hall 3
El Al - Departure Hall 3
Emirates - Departure Hall 3
Etihad Airways - Departure Hall 3
EVA Air - Departure Hall 3
Finnair - Departure Hall 1
FlyErbil - Departure Hall 3
FlyOne - Departure Hall 3
Garuda Indonesia - Departure Hall 3
Georgian Airways - Departure Hall 3
Iberia - Departure Hall 1A
Iberia Express - Departure Hall 1
IndiGo - Departure Hall 3
ITA Airways - Departure Hall 1
JetBlue - Departure Hall 3
Kenya Airways - Departure Hall 2
KLM - Departure Halls 1 and 2
KM Malta Airlines - Departure Hall 3
Korean Air - Departure Hall 3
Kuwait Airways - Departure Hall 3
LOT Polish Airlines - Departure Hall 1
Lufthansa - Departure Hall 1
Norwegian Air Shuttle - Departure Hall 3
Oman Air - Departure Hall 2
Pegasus Airlines - Departure Hall 3
Qatar Airways - Departure Hall 3
Royal Air Maroc - Departure Hall 3
Royal Jordanian - Departure Hall 3
Ryanair - Departure Hall 3
Scandinavian Airlines - Departure Hall 1
Saudia - Departure Hall 3
Singapore Airlines - Departure Hall 3
Sky Express - Departure Hall 1A
SunExpress - Departure Hall 3
Surinam Airways - Departure Hall 3
Swiss International Air Lines - Departure Hall 1
TAP Air Portugal - Departure Hall 1
TAROM - Departure Hall 3
Transavia - Departure Hall 1
TUI fly - Departure Hall 3
Turkish Airlines - Departure Hall 3
United Airlines - Departure Hall 3
Vueling - Departure Hall 3
WestJet - Departure Hall 3
Xiamen Air - Departure Hall 2

Note: Always check your ticket or the airport screens, as halls may change depending on operations.