One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
AMS7.8
EIN7.8
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
AMS7.2+0.6
EIN6.6
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
AMS7.0
EIN7.0
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
AMS8.5+0.7
EIN7.8
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
AMS6.8+0.6
EIN6.2
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
AMS7.5+1.0
EIN6.5
Best for
AMS
Fast city train connectionsSkyTeam hub efficiencyFree security timeslots
EIN
Brainport / southern Netherlands leisure and VFR tripsRyanair, Transavia, Wizz, and TUI sun routes without AMSCheap OVpay bus 400/401 hops to Eindhoven CentraalPrivium members who already hold Schiphol Privium Plus
Watch out for
AMS
Weather-related delaysPriority Pass lounge capacity issuesExpensive airside water
EIN
Terminal overcrowding and construction through July 2027Full runway closure 1 Feb–19 Jul 2027 — no commercial flightsClassic EU 100 ml liquids (CT does not waive the limit)No Priority Pass lounge — Privium voucher is €50 on the Schiphol table
Amenities and tips
AMS
The Centurion Lounge (Amex)Free Wi-FiWater fountainsSecurity timeslotsTrain stationKLM lounges
Book a free security timeslot
Schiphol lets you reserve a free security slot; 2025 peak days saw 95% of passengers through security within 10 minutes.
Schengen vs non-Schengen split
One terminal, but passport control splits Schengen and non-Schengen piers after security.
Eat after security, refill first
Dutch tap water is potable; refill at airside fountains before paying airside prices.
EIN
Hermes 400 Airport ShuttlePrivium ExpressLoungeFast Track + free Security TimeslotAH to go / La Place / CloudclubFree airport Wi-FiP1 Kiss & Ride (15 min free)
Be there 2 hours early — desks close at 45 minutes
Airport advice is ≥2 hours before departure; you cannot drop bags or clear security earlier than 2.5 hours; check-in desks close 45 minutes before departure.
Pack 100 ml — Fast Track is €12.50, Timeslot is free
Classic EU liquids still apply. Paid Fast Track is €12.50; a free Security Timeslot QR opens a dedicated security passage.
No published fountains — empty the bottle, then landside shops
The airport does not publish drinking fountains. Empty bottles through security; buy sealed drinks at AH to go or La Place before you screen if you want a sure refill.
AMS · Solid European hub with efficient single-terminal flow and fast train links but weather-driven delays and crowded lounges are common tradeoffs.
EIN · Netherlands’ #2 airport: short walks and frequent Hermes buses to Centraal, tempered by a terminal built for 5 million that now sees nearly 7 million, classic 100 ml security, no published fountains, and a Privium lounge that is not on Priority Pass.
