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🧰 Services and Facilities at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Schiphol is one of the best-equipped airports in Europe, with medical services, 24/7 pharmacies, workspaces, showers, baby care areas, tax refund services, meeting rooms, and more. Here’s everything you need to know.
❓ Quick Questions about Facilities at Schiphol
- Is medical assistance available? → Yes, clinics and first aid 24/7.
- Can I take a shower? → Yes, for free or for a fee at hotels inside the airport.
- Where can I find a pharmacy? → At Schiphol Plaza and in the secure area of Lounge 2.
- Are there baby care rooms? → Yes, free of charge and with private beds for resting.
- Can I claim a VAT refund? → Yes, if you live outside the EU. This is done in Departures 3.

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🚑 Medical Assistance and Pharmacies
Clinics are available from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM in Lounge 2 (public and secure areas). Additionally, there is a 24-hour first aid service.
Pharmacies:
- 💊 Lounge 2 (24h): for prescriptions, travel medications, allergies, etc. Tel: +31 20 648 1450
- 🛍️ Schiphol Plaza (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM): vitamins, hygiene products, toiletries. Tel: +31 20 653 5187
💡 If you arrive outside opening hours, you can arrange for pickup from a locker using an SMS code.
💼 Workspaces and Meeting Rooms
- Free workstations: in departure lounges and Piers C and D, with power outlets and WiFi.
- Spaces Lounge: in the public area of Departures 1, with private offices and a view of the terrace.
- The Office Operators: 14 meeting rooms next to Schiphol Plaza.
- The Base: in Schiphol's business district.
🛎️ Porter Service
24-hour personalized assistance for luggage to/from trains, taxis, or boarding. Also for passengers with reduced mobility. From €15.00
💱 Currency Exchange
GWK Travelex has multiple locations:
- 🔐 Post-security: Lounge 2, Lounge 3, Pier D, GH corridor
- 🧳 Pre-security: Schiphol Plaza, Arrivals 1 and 2
Hours: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM (varies by location)
🚿 Showers at the Airport
- Free: EF Area, signposted from Lounge 2 and Holland Boulevard. Bring your own towel.
- YOTELAIR: Piers D and E (after security), 2 cabins, €17.50 for 45 min.
- Mercure Hotel: Piers F to H, opposite the KLM Lounge. €22.50 includes towel and toiletries.
🧒 Baby Care Lounge
Located on Holland Boulevard (between Lounges 2 and 3), available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Accessible only for intercontinental flights.
Includes 7 cabins with beds, bathing, and nursing areas. Free service.
🙋 Meet & Assist
Personalized service with a host who accompanies you from the aircraft door or upon arrival. Includes help with luggage and connections.
📋 Transfer Desk
- 🛫 Issue boarding passes
- ✈️ Rebook flights
- 📄 Assistance for cancellations or missed connections
Located at T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, and T9 depending on the airline. KLM also has self-service kiosks.
💰 Tax Refund
If you live outside the EU and spent more than €50 per store, you can claim a VAT refund before leaving.
- 🏢 Offices of Global Blue and Planet/ Innova Tax Refund
- 📍 Departures 3, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tip: Arrive early if you are going to claim your VAT refund. Queues can be long during peak season.