--- iata: EIN name: Eindhoven Airport city: Eindhoven country: Netherlands lastUpdated: '2026-08-31' officialWebsite: 'https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en' sources: - 'https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en' - >- https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/news-and-media/eindhoven-airport-welcomed-a-record-number-of-passengers-in-2025 - >- https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/news-and-media/record-number-of-passengers-and-record-net-profit-in-2025 - >- https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/everything-about-liquids-your-hand-luggage - 'https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/fast-track' - 'https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/meetings-business-lounge' - >- https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/news-and-media/privium-expresslounge-opens-at-eindhoven-airport - 'https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/public-transport' - 'https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/by-taxi' - 'https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/kiss-ride' - 'https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/food-drinks' - 'https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/construction-work-passengers' - 'https://www.eindhovenairport.nl/en/data-processing-wifi' - >- https://www.hermes.nl/en/shop/e-tickets/eindhoven-airport-express-single-trip - 'https://www.bravo.info/klantenservice/tips/de-bus-goedkoper-dan-je-denkt' - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/en/lounges/netherlands' - 'https://www.wateratairports.com/topic/eindhoven-airport-ein/' - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eindhoven_Airport' quickFacts: - >- Netherlands’ second-busiest airport ~7.6 km west of Eindhoven centre (Brainport / North Brabant); IATA EIN / ICAO EHEH; single civilian terminal sharing runway 03/21 with Eindhoven Air Base (RNLAF) — still a full commercial passenger airport, not a military-only field - >- Record 6,956,486 passengers in 2025 (official Eindhoven Airport press / annual report), above 2024’s 6,798,982 and the previous 2023 record of 6,814,214; 41,011 movements within the 41,500 cap; 76 destinations; average ~170 passengers per flight - >- No rail under the terminal — Hermes/Bravo bus 400 (limited stops) and 401 (all stops) to Eindhoven Centraal several times per hour (~20–25 min); OVpay contactless often ~€2.95; Airport Express e-ticket / machine / driver card ticket €5.15 one-way (lines 20/400/401) - >- Sole commercial lounge is Privium ExpressLounge (airside 1F by Starbucks / gates 11–12), daily 05:30–21:00 — Privium Plus / activated Amex Platinum Privium card / €45 voucher; Priority Pass’s Netherlands directory lists only Amsterdam and Rotterdam (no EIN entry) - >- Classic EU 100 ml liquids (official airport page; empty bottles through security, refill after); paid Fast Track €12.50 online; free Security Timeslot lane also bookable on the airport site - >- Terminal built for ~5M passengers now handling nearly 7M — expansion due July 2027; runway renovation closes the field 1 Feb–19 Jul 2027 (no commercial flights) bentoTips: - label: Transport title: Bus 400/401 — OVpay beats the €5.15 Express ticket detail: >- Official airport guidance: bus stop next to the terminal in P1; Hermes lines 400 and 401 each run several times an hour to Eindhoven Centraal (NS). Typical ride ~20–25 minutes. Bravo’s published Eindhoven Centraal ↔ Airport sample shows ~€2.95 when checking in with a contactless debit / credit card or OV-chipkaart; Hermes sells a fixed Eindhoven Airport Express e-ticket at €5.15 one-way / €10.30 return valid on lines 20, 400, and 401 (machines at the bus stop and by baggage reclaim; card on the bus — no cash). Line 20 also links NS Best. Taxi rank on the forecourt: airport says ~15–20 minutes to the centre; use meter taxis in the official lane and ignore curb recruiters. summary: Hermes 400/401 ~20–25′ to Centraal; OVpay ~€2.95 or €5.15 Express ticket. category: timing - label: Security title: 'Pack 100 ml — Fast Track is €12.50, Timeslot is free' detail: >- Eindhoven Airport’s liquids page still publishes classic EU rules: ≤100 ml containers in one clear resealable 1 L bag; empty water bottles may go through and be refilled after screening. Do not trust third-party claims that “3D scanners mean full bottles are fine” — the airport’s own text says otherwise. Arrive ≥2 hours before departure (airport homepage). Paid Fast Track is €12.50 per person online (left-hand pre-scan gate; limited daily inventory; cancel/change until noon the day before). A free Security Timeslot QR (Via Guide) also unlocks a dedicated security passage when booked on the airport site — useful peak mornings without paying Fast Track. Privium members get free Fast Track. summary: Classic 100 ml; €12.50 Fast Track or free Security Timeslot QR. category: terminal - label: Lounge title: Privium ExpressLounge — not Priority Pass detail: >- The Aspire contract lounge has been replaced. Official airport pages describe Privium ExpressLounge airside on the first floor next to Starbucks, opposite gates 11–12, daily 05:30–21:00 (~60 seats; buffet, work booths). Access: Privium Plus card + boarding pass; Privium Partner with a Plus member; Amex Platinum only with an activated physical Privium card; guest voucher €40 via My Schiphol for members; non-members buy a €45 Lounge Voucher online (or at reception if departing within 6 hours); under-2 free. Priority Pass’s live Netherlands lounge index lists Amsterdam and Rotterdam only — do not assume PP entry at EIN. summary: 'Privium 05:30–21:00 / €45 walk-in voucher; no PP listing.' category: status - label: Food title: Buy water — no dedicated refill stations detail: >- Airport reply on WaterAtAirports: no drinking fountains or refill stations; toilet taps are potable (standard NL tap water). Traveler tips through late 2025 commonly ask Starbucks airside (1F) to fill an empty bottle. Landside, AH to go, La Place, Good local Food, and McDonald’s (ground floor of P1) sell sealed bottles before screening; airside options include Starbucks, Cloudclub, and The Bar (1F). Terminal food generally follows flight banks and closes with the building (terminal hours 04:30–23:00). summary: No free fountains; AH/Starbucks bottles or ask Starbucks to refill. category: food lounges: - name: Privium ExpressLounge hours: '05:30-21:00 daily' access: - Privium Plus (card + valid boarding pass) - Privium Partner (accompanied by Privium Plus) - >- American Express Platinum with activated physical Privium card (airport condition) - Paid Lounge Voucher (€45 online; desk if departing within 6 hours) - Privium member guest voucher (€40 via My Schiphol) bestFor: - Privium members diverting from AMS - Quiet seat and buffet before Ryanair / Transavia / Wizz banks - Travelers willing to pay €45 when the hall is packed summary: >- Sole airside passenger lounge (~60 seats) after security on level 1 next to Starbucks / opposite gates 11–12. Buffet, soft drinks, work booths, and quieter seating than the crowded departure floor. Not listed on Priority Pass’s Netherlands directory as of August 2026. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 1 airside (1F by Starbucks / gates 11–12) amenities: - Hot and cold buffet - Soft drinks / coffee / tea - Work and phone booths - Comfortable seating - Wi-Fi - Flight information - Children welcome (under 2 free on voucher) waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: AH to go / La Place bottled water (landside) zone: landside price: Typically ~€2–€3.50 for 0.5 L summary: >- Reliable sealed bottles before security at AH to go or La Place when you want to avoid toilet taps or a café refill ask after screening. location: Terminal public hall — AH to go and La Place before security terminal: Terminal 1 isBestValue: true - kind: free name: Starbucks airside bottle refill (ask barista) zone: airside summary: >- No dedicated fountains (airport-confirmed). Multiple traveler reports through 2025: Starbucks on the upper airside level will fill an empty bottle on request — tap can splash; bring a sturdy bottle. location: Terminal 1 airside 1F — Starbucks near Privium / gates 11–12 terminal: Terminal 1 isBestQuality: true - kind: purchase name: Starbucks / Cloudclub / The Bar bottled water zone: airside price: Typically ~€2.50–€4 for 0.5 L summary: >- After security, buy sealed bottles at Starbucks, Cloudclub, or The Bar (1F) if you prefer not to use toilet taps or ask for a refill. location: Terminal 1 airside departure floors terminal: Terminal 1 airportistScore: 7.4 slug: ein region: Europe --- > Markdown for [/airports/ein](/airports/ein). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/ein) - [Lounge directory](/airports/ein/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Eindhoven Airport (EIN) Eindhoven, Netherlands · Europe Netherlands’ #2 airport: short walks and frequent Hermes buses to Centraal, tempered by a terminal oversized for its ~5M design, classic 100 ml security, no free fountains, and a Privium lounge that is not on Priority Pass. ## Airportist Score **7.4 / 10** - Comfort: 6.8 - Navigation: 8.0 - Food: 7.0 - Transport: 7.6 - Disruption resilience: 6.4 ## At a glance - Passengers: 6.96M (2025) - Terminals: 1 - Typical security: 16 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: minor ## Best for - Brainport / southern Netherlands leisure and VFR trips - Ryanair, Transavia, Wizz, and TUI sun routes without AMS - Cheap OVpay bus 400/401 hops to Eindhoven Centraal - Privium members who already hold Schiphol Privium Plus ## Watch out for - Terminal overcrowding and construction through July 2027 - Full runway closure 1 Feb–19 Jul 2027 — no commercial flights - Classic EU 100 ml liquids (no CT waiver) - No Priority Pass lounge listing — Privium voucher is €45 ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/ein/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/ein/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/ein/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/ein/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/ein/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/ein/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/ein/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/ein/reviews.md)