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Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the Netherlands' main international airport, built around a single terminal above the Schiphol Plaza rail station with fast links to the city.
About Schiphol Airport
- One of Europe's busiest airports, the primary gateway to the Netherlands.
- Directly above Schiphol Plaza station, about 15 minutes by train to Amsterdam Centraal.
- Staffed left-luggage and lockers exist in the terminal but charge premium daily fees.
- Ideal for storing bags during a long layover to visit the city.
- City-centre storage near Amsterdam Centraal is an alternative for a day in town.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of Europe's busiest hubs and the Netherlands' main gateway, handling tens of millions of passengers a year with a single large terminal above the Schiphol Plaza rail station. Many travelers face long layovers or land early before hotel check-in and want to explore Amsterdam without their bags, since the city centre is only about fifteen minutes away by train. Schiphol offers staffed left-luggage and lockers in the terminal, but they charge a premium per bag per day. Because the airport is directly connected to Amsterdam Centraal by frequent trains, some visitors instead store bags in the city near the station. Dropping luggage — at the airport or in town — lets travelers use a layover to see the canals hands-free, then return in good time for their flight.
Traveler services
Luggage storage near Schiphol Airport
- 📍 DistanceSteps from the entrance
- 🧳 Bag ruleSchiphol has staffed left-luggage and lockers in the terminal, but fees are high per bag per day; unattended bags anywhere in the airport are removed for security.
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How to get there
From Arrivals in Schiphol Plaza, the left-luggage area is on the ground floor; city storage partners are a short train ride to Amsterdam Centraal.
Bag policy
Schiphol has staffed left-luggage and lockers in the terminal, but fees are high per bag per day; unattended bags anywhere in the airport are removed for security.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there luggage storage at Schiphol Airport?
Yes, Schiphol has staffed left-luggage and lockers in the terminal, but they charge a premium per bag per day. If you plan to spend a layover in the city, storing bags near Amsterdam Centraal instead can be cheaper. Compare and book online before you arrive.
Can I leave my bags at Schiphol during a layover?
Yes. Schiphol's left-luggage service lets you drop bags and head into Amsterdam, which is only about 15 minutes away by train. Storing your luggage first means you can see the canals and old town hands-free, then return in time for your flight. Allow extra time for security on the way back.
Where should I store luggage for a day in Amsterdam from Schiphol?
You can use Schiphol's terminal lockers, or take the train to Amsterdam Centraal and use a storage shop near the station. City storage often costs less per day and puts your bags where you'll finish sightseeing. Book online to guarantee space at either end.