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Nearest Airport to Amsterdam: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 11 km (7 mi) away.

Closest airport AMS Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car

Airports near Amsterdam

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    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Flag of NetherlandsAmsterdam, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands Meet & Greet →
    AMS 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
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    Lelystad Airport Flag of NetherlandsLelystad, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    LEY 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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    Rotterdam The Hague Airport Flag of NetherlandsRotterdam, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
    RTM 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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    De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station Flag of NetherlandsDen Helder, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    DHR 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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    Deelen Air Base Flag of NetherlandsArnhem, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    EHDL 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
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    Gilze Rijen Air Base Flag of NetherlandsRijen, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    GLZ 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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    Volkel Air Base Flag of NetherlandsUden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    UDE 97 km61 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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    Eindhoven Airport Flag of NetherlandsEindhoven, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands Meet & Greet →
    EIN 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
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    Woensdrecht Air Base Flag of NetherlandsHoogerheide, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    WOE 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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    Leeuwarden Air Base Flag of NetherlandsLeeuwarden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    LWR 112 km69 mi · ~2 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Amsterdam; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Amsterdam?

The nearest airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 11 km (7 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Amsterdam?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is 11 km from Amsterdam in a straight line — roughly 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Amsterdam?

Lelystad Airport (LEY) — 43 km, Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) — 56 km and De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR) — 62 km.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?

About 12 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.