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Amsterdam, Netherlands · Terminal Lounge 2 & 3 (beyond passport control)

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Lounge Guide

3 premium lounges accessible to business class, first class, and elite status travelers.

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Airport Facts

AMS at a glance

DetailValue
IATA codeAMS
ICAO codeEHAM
Canonical nameAmsterdam Schiphol Airport
CityAmsterdam
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates52.3081°, 4.7642°
Premium lounges in our guide3
Source for canonical fieldsWikidata (CC0)

Canonical airport metadata from Wikidata, cross-referenced against our editorial lounge catalog. Coordinates are useful for transit-time estimates from city centre when planning a lounge stop.

Lounges

All premium lounges at AMS

  • KLM Crown Lounge 52

    KLM / SkyTeam · Lounge 3, near Gate E18

    4.5*
    Hours
    Daily 5:30am–10:00pm
    Access
    KLM business class, SkyTeam Elite Plus
    Food
    Dutch-inspired buffet, cheese selection, warm stroopwafels
    Drinks
    Full bar, Heineken on tap, Dutch genever
    ✓ WiFi✓ Showers
    The redesigned Crown Lounge 52 is a vast improvement. Warm stroopwafels at the entrance set the tone. Excellent Dutch hospitality.
  • British Airways Lounge

    British Airways / oneworld · Lounge 2, near Gate D59

    4.0*
    Hours
    Daily from 4hrs before BA departures
    Access
    BA business class, oneworld Sapphire
    Food
    Hot buffet, afternoon tea
    Drinks
    Full bar, wines, Champagne
    ✓ WiFi
    A compact BA lounge at Schiphol. Adequate for a short wait but nothing remarkable.
  • Aspire Lounge 41

    Independent (Swissport) · Lounge 2, near Gate D37

    3.6*
    Hours
    Daily 5:30am–10:00pm
    Access
    Priority Pass, various business class tickets
    Food
    Light buffet, sandwiches
    Drinks
    Full bar
    ✓ WiFi
    A basic but clean Priority Pass lounge. Useful if you cannot access the Crown Lounge.

Getting There

How to get to the lounges

Schiphol has a train station directly beneath the terminal. Intercity trains to Amsterdam Centraal take 15 minutes and run every 10 minutes. All gates are accessible from a single terminal building.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which lounges can I access at AMS?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) hosts 3 premium lounges in our verified catalog. Access depends on your ticket cabin (business / first), elite status tier, alliance membership, and lounge membership programs (Priority Pass, Capital One). The cards above list each lounge's specific access rules.
When do the AMS lounges open and close?
Lounge hours typically follow the airline's flight schedule — most open 3-4 hours before the first departure of the day and close 30-60 minutes after the last. The "Hours" row on each lounge card above lists the current schedule. Hub-airline lounges (where the airline is based) usually keep longer hours than outstation lounges.
Can I bring guests into the lounge?
Most premium lounges allow one paid guest if you're traveling on the same flight, but rules vary. Alliance lounges generally require status (oneworld Sapphire / Star Alliance Gold equivalent) for guest privileges. Children under 2 typically enter free; ages 2-12 vary by lounge. Confirm at the desk on arrival.
What's the best lounge at AMS for business class?
The cards above are sorted with our editorial verdict on each. Highest-rated entries usually combine strong food (à la carte over buffet), shower availability, sleep area, and quiet workspace. Hub-airline business class flagship lounges (e.g. KLM / SkyTeam's lounge) typically deliver the most comprehensive experience.
Are there shower facilities?
Most flagship business and first class lounges have shower suites, especially at hub airports. Each card above shows ✓ Showers when available. On long-haul connections, plan 30-45 minutes for a shower stop including queue time during peak periods.

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