Private jets at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Schiphol is a slot-coordinated hub where business aviation uses a separate general aviation area at Schiphol-East, with private terminals run by Jet Aviation and AviaVIP. Every private flight needs an ad hoc slot from Airport Coordination Netherlands, and private flights are in principle not allowed at night (23:00-07:00 local).
- Longest runway
- 3,800 m
- Codes
- AMS · EHAM
- Business aviation handling
- 2 handlers
Business aviation handling
Business aviation is handled at Schiphol-East, away from the main terminal, in a General Aviation Terminal where Jet Aviation and AviaVIP run their FBOs with private lounges and customs.
Jet Aviation
FBO in the GA Terminal at Thermiekstraat 14, Schiphol-East. Two executive lounges, two crew lounges, crew workstations and on-site immigration and customs clearance. Open 06:00-23:00 local, seven days a week.
AviaVIP
FBO located in the main GAT at Thermiekstraat 16. Over 250 m² of lounges overlooking the ramp, passenger lounge with bar, crew lounge with snooze room and a meeting room. Open 07:00-23:00 local with 24/7 availability.
Worth knowing before you fly
- Every private flight into Schiphol needs an ad hoc slot from ACNL, and slots for a new season only open after the slot return date. Slots at busy times can be scarce, so book early and keep the slot ID for the flight plan.
- Private flights are in principle not permitted 23:00-07:00 local. Plan late evening returns to land well before 23:00.
- Business aviation uses Schiphol-East, with two FBOs (Jet Aviation and AviaVIP) offering private lounges and customs, so passengers avoid the main terminal.
- Handling at Schiphol-East outside 06:30-23:30 local needs prior notice to the handler.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | The aerodrome, customs and immigration, air traffic services, fuel, handling, security and de-icing are H24 in the Dutch AIP. At Schiphol-East (general aviation), normal fuel and handling hours are 06:30-23:30 local; outside these hours handling needs prior notice to the ground handling company. Jet Aviation's FBO is open 06:00-23:00 local every day. AviaVIP lists 07:00-23:00 local with 24/7 availability. |
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| Prior permission | There is no separate PPR, but general aviation must request an ad hoc slot from Airport Coordination Netherlands (ACNL) and wait for approval before operating. GA slots are only allocated after the slot return date (31 January for the summer season, 31 August for the winter season). The slot ID must be quoted in item 18 of the flight plan. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration are H24 (Dutch AIP). Jet Aviation lists immigration and customs clearance on site. AviaVIP lists direct access to ramp, security and customs. |
| Slots | Coordinated airport. Slots are allocated by Airport Coordination Netherlands (ACNL). General aviation, including business aviation and air taxi, must request an ad hoc slot in GCR format and receive approval before operating. Ad hoc GA slots create no historic rights. |
| Noise and night restrictions | Schiphol has a limited number of night slots between 23:00 and 07:00 local, and general aviation is in principle not allowed to operate in that period. Landing or taking off at night without a slot is not allowed and is enforced by the authorities. Jet departures are recommended to fly the NADP2 noise abatement procedure, and continuous descent approaches are used at night on runways 06 and 18R. (AIP times are in UTC; local times shown here.) |
| Aircraft parking | Hangar space for visiting aircraft is limited and on request (AIP). Schiphol-East parking is on the K and M aprons, which the AIP lists as restricted, with stands allocated by the apron controller (Schiphol Amsterdam General Aviation). No business-jet parking time limits are published. |
| De-icing | Available, H24 (Dutch AIP). |
| Other restrictions | General aviation is in principle not allowed 23:00-07:00 local. Mode S transponders must work on the ground. Runway 04/22, the shortest runway, is mainly used for general aviation and VFR traffic and has extra cautions in the AIP (non-precision classification, turbulence near buildings). Passenger transport on the aprons is only by the relevant ground handler's vehicles. At times of severe expected capacity reduction (for example storms), operators may be advised to cancel, divert or reschedule. |
Runways
| 18R/36L | 3,800 m, asphalt |
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| 06/24 | 3,439 m, asphalt |
| 09/27 | 3,453 m, asphalt |
| 18L/36R | 3,400 m, asphalt |
| 18C/36C | 3,300 m, asphalt |
| 04/22 | 2,020 m, asphalt |
By road
| Amsterdam | 4.9 NM south-west of Amsterdam in a straight line (Dutch AIP); no road figure published |
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Flying times
| To | Distance | Light or midsize jet |
|---|---|---|
| London | 215 nm | About 50 min |
| Paris | 220 nm | About 50 min |
| Manchester | 263 nm | About 55 min |
| Geneva | 368 nm | About 1h 10m |
| Nice | 529 nm | About 1h 30m |
| Ibiza | 819 nm | About 2h 10m |
| Mykonos | 1,242 nm | About 3h 10m |
| Marrakech | 1,363 nm | About 3h 25m |
| Dubai | 2,791 nm | Long-range jet |
| New York | 3,159 nm | Long-range jet |
Nearby airports
Rotterdam The Hague
Lelystad
Teuge
Eindhoven
More airport guides nearby: Brussels Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, Copenhagen Roskilde Airport, Copenhagen Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?
Yes. Business aviation is handled at Schiphol-East, away from the main terminal, in a General Aviation Terminal where Jet Aviation and AviaVIP run their FBOs with private lounges and customs.
What are Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's opening hours for private flights?
The aerodrome, customs and immigration, air traffic services, fuel, handling, security and de-icing are H24 in the Dutch AIP. At Schiphol-East (general aviation), normal fuel and handling hours are 06:30-23:30 local; outside these hours handling needs prior notice to the ground handling company. Jet Aviation's FBO is open 06:00-23:00 local every day. AviaVIP lists 07:00-23:00 local with 24/7 availability.
Can I clear customs at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration are H24 (Dutch AIP). Jet Aviation lists immigration and customs clearance on site. AviaVIP lists direct access to ramp, security and customs.
Checked 20 October 2026 from published airport, government and handler information (eaip.lvnl.nl, jetaviation.com, aviavip.com). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
