Schiphol expecting more than 12.7 million travellers in the summer holidays

The summer holidays are just around the corner. As of Friday 3 July, millions of people will begin their journeys from Schiphol. The airport expects to welcome over 12.7 million travellers up until 30 August. That is slightly more than last year, when around 12.4 million people travelled via Schiphol.

This summer, millions of people will fly from Schiphol to destinations within and outside Europe. For some that will be a beach holiday, for others a visit to family or friends.

On average, Schiphol expects around 219,000 travellers per day this summer (including departures, arrivals and transfers). In the summer of 2025, this figure was around 213,000 travellers per day.

This equates to the following daily average traveller numbers:

• 71.000 departing travellers (last year: 69,000)
• 71.000 arriving travellers (last year: 70,000)
• 77.000 transferring travellers (last year: 74,000)

The increase compared with last year shows that Schiphol continues to play a vital role in connecting the Netherlands with the rest of the world. For holidaymakers, business travellers and all other visitors from home and abroad, the airport will once again be the starting point and destination for millions of journeys this summer.

Popular destinations
This summer season, many travellers are flying from Schiphol to familiar holiday destinations. Spain, the United Kingdom and Greece once again top the list, followed by Italy, Turkey and the United States. Countries such as Portugal, Germany, France and Ireland also remain popular. The picture is therefore virtually the same as last year, with only minor shifts in the rankings.

8 tips for a smooth journey

1. Plan your journey to Schiphol carefully. Take possible congestion and roadworks into account, as well as disruption to public transport, and decide in advance which is the best way for you to travel to the airport.

2. Check in online if possible. Please adhere to the arrival times recommended by the airline (usually 2 hours before European flights and 3 hours before intercontinental flights).

3. Make use of free timeslots for security . Go smoothly through the security check by booking a timeslot using the Schiphol app or on Schiphol.nl. This can be done as early as three days before departure.

4. Travel smart. Pack handily, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and remove old suitcase labels and barcode stickers from your hold baggage. Thanks to 3D CT scans, electronics do not need to be taken out of hand baggage. Liquids, gels, creams and pastes can only be taken in containers not exceeding 100 ml.

5. Power banks. Always in your hand baggage. Power banks are not allowed in hold baggage. This is an international safety requirement. Most power banks consist of lithium-ion batteries, and these can overheat due to damage, breakdown or short-circuiting. When this happens, the battery gets increasingly hot and can even catch fire. So always carry your power bank in your hand baggage.

6. Check your documents. Check that your passport is valid and, where possible, use the self-service passport control. Please ensure you join the correct queue at passport control on arrival. Travellers with an EU passport do not need to use the EES kiosks and can follow the signs for EU travellers. Please pay particular attention to the rules when travelling with minors.

7. Be aware of customs rules. Find out in advance what can and cannot be brought into the country upon your return. This information can be found on douane.nl.

8. Up-to-date information for a smooth arrival. Use the Schiphol app, website or WhatsApp to receive real-time updates on your flight, walking and waiting times, and the progress of your journey through the terminal. This way, you can easily keep track from the moment you land to the moment you leave the airport.