Key to the City

Distance as the crow flies : 981 km
Jet lag : 0
Airport :
Luchthaven Schiphol (AMS).


Webcam

Discover Amsterdam live thanks to the webcam which captures the charm of the canals which traverse the city.

Requirements

Valid passport or identity card.

Climate

It rains for an average of 260 days per year in Amsterdam and April and May are the driest months, the coldest months are January and February and the Month of August is the hottest.

Currency

The currency is the Euro (€), 1€ comprises 100 centimes.
Notes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 €. Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 centimes and 1€ and 2€.

Telephone (+31 20)


Calling France from Amsterdam: 00 + 33 + the regional dialling code without the zero + the local number's 8 digits. E.g.: 00 + 33 + 4 + 00 00 00 00.
Calling Amsterdam from abroad: 00 + 31 + the regional dialling code without the zero (2) + the recipient's number E.g..: 00 + 31 + 20 + 000 00 00.
Calling within the country: dial the corresponding seven-digit number, preceded by the city's dialling code which is 020 for Amsterdam. E.g..: 020 + 000 00 00

Electricity

Standard 220V with a frequency of 50Hz

Getting to the city centre from the Airport

  • Luchthaven Schiphol (AMS)
    18km South-West of the centre of Amsterdam

    Bus: The airport is connected to the local suburbs by urban and regional buses. Information: Informations:
    Tél 0900-9292
    www.9292ov.nl

    Taxi: Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the front of Schiphol Plaza
    Tél +31 (0) 20 653 10 00.

    Schiphol Travel Taxi: taxi service available 24 hours a day 365 days a year with a pick-up at home and a journey to the airport's departure hall. You can either book a shared taxi with pick-ups for several passengers on the way or travel alone in the vehicles.
    Réservation:
    Tél +31 38 339 4768 ou 0900-8876 depuis Amsterdam.
    www.schiphol.nl

    Train: the platforms are located in Schiphol Plaza, the Terminal's central hall.
    Tél : 0900-9292
    www.ns.nl

Other destinations
Vue mer : crédit photo Aseed