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You want to know everything about the various airports in The Netherlands? Are you wondering how many (international) airports are located in The Netherlands? And you want to get all the information about them, including most important airlines, airport codes of airports in The Netherlands? Here you will find everything you need to know about all the airports in The Netherlands. Keep on reading for a guide of all airports in The Netherlands.
The Netherlands has in total five airports that currently have international flights. There is a possibility of getting an extra one as the main airport of The Netherlands is close to the maximum amount of flight a year. If you’re wondering how many international airports are located in The Netherlands, I will give you the answer now. The Netherlands has five airports. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Eindhoven Airport, Rotterdam – The Hague Airport, Groningen Airport Eelde, and Maastricht – Aachen Airport.
A complete guide to all airports in The Netherlands
Eindhoven airport
Eindhoven Airport is the Dutch hub for several European low-cost airlines. If you’re looking to fly to The Netherlands, but cheaper than with most airlines, Eindhoven Airport is one of the airports of The Netherlands you can fly into. It is located around 6km North of Eindhoven in the province of Noord-Brabant.
Eindhoven Airport code: EIN or EHEH
Number of passengers a year at EIN Airport: 5.6 million passengers
Amount of flights a year at Eindhoven Airport: More than 41.000
Most important airlines:The most important airlines are Transavia (hub), Wizz Air and Ryan Air.
Opening times Eindhoven Airport
The terminal at Eindhoven Airport is opened 7 days a week from 04:30- 00:00.
Information desk
There is an information desk at Eindhoven Airport that can be found in the departures and arrivals. This information desk closes at 23:30. If you have lost something on the airplane or at the airport you can search via iLost. If you have lost something you can go to the website or app and search for your item. Click here to go to the website.
Terminals at Eindhoven Airport
Eindhoven Airport is a small airport in The Netherlands. And although it’s the second airport of The Netherlands in the number of flights and passengers, it only has one small terminal.
Facilities at Eindhoven Airport
There are not a lot of facilities at Eindhoven Airport, but there is everything you need. The reason that there are not a lot of things to do in Eindhoven Airport is that the airport is small and doesn’t do intercontinental flights.
Before security at Eindhoven Airport
At Eindhoven Airport you will find five catering services and six shops such as Rituals. In general, they open 7 days a week from 08:00- 17:00.
After security
After security, you will only find one shop at Eindhoven Airport.
ATMs
You can find an atm as soon as you enter the terminal of Eindhoven Airport.
Luggage storage
There is no luggage storage at Eindhoven Airport.
Wi-Fi
There is free Wi-Fi at Eindhoven Airport that reconnects every hour.
Eindhoven Airport hotels
At Eindhoven Airport you will find one hotel, so if you have an early flight from Eindhoven Airport and want to stay in bed as long as possible, have a look below. The hotel is attached to the terminal of Eindhoven Airport.
Tulip Inn Eindhoven Airport, click here for the current prices.
Address
Luchthavenweg 25
5657 EA Eindhoven
Public transportation & taxis
There are bus services and Eindhoven airport shuttles that connects Eindhoven airport to the city of Eindhoven and to the train station of Eindhoven. The number of the bus you should take is 401 and about a 30-minute ride. This shuttle bus to Eindhoven airport will bring you within no time from Eindhoven train station to Eindhoven Airport. There is also an express bus service from Eindhoven airport to Amsterdam. From the train station of Eindhoven, it will take you around 1,5 hours to get to the beautiful city of Utrecht. Almost two hours to get from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam, furthermore, you can also take a taxi, which would take you around 15 minutes.
Eindhoven airport arrivals.
Eindhoven airport departures
Rotterdam The Hague airport
Rotterdam – The Hague Airport is located around 4 km North of Rotterdam and 15 km South East from The Hague (Den Haag in Dutch). Rotterdam The Hague Airport can be found in the province of Zuid-Holland. Since 2010 the name changed from Rotterdam to Rotterdam The Hague Airport. This is the third largest airport in The Netherlands after Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Eindhoven airport. They fly to more than 40 destinations from Rotterdam The Hague airport.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport code: RTM, EHRD
Number of passengers a year at Rotterdam The Hague Airport: 1,7 million tourists
Amount of flights a year at Rotterdam The Hague Airport: Around 49.962
Most important airlines: Quite a few airlines operate to and from Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The most important airline is Transavia.
Opening times Rotterdam, The Hague Airport
The main hall of Rotterdam The Hague Airport is opened 24/7. The arrival and departure terminals after security close after the last flight has arrived and departed.
Terminals at Rotterdam The Hague Airport
The terminal building of Rotterdam The Hague Airport is not too big, which makes getting through security and to your gate eventually much easier.
Facilities at Rotterdam The Hague
If you have lost an item or have found an item at Rotterdam The Hague Airport, you can go to the information desk in the main hall of the airport. Lost items will be kept for a year. If you want to pick up your lost item, make sure to have your id or passport with you. Otherwise, they cannot give you most of the items. This information desk is opened from 07:00 until the last flight. They will also happily give you any information about Rotterdam or Den Haag.
Before security
You can find here Restaurant De Horizon which gives you access to the panorama terrace. Besides that, you can drink a coffee at the Illy espresso bar. These open from 08:00 until the last flight of the day. There is also a bookstore with all the magazines, newspapers and books you wished for. This store opens from Monday-Friday 05:00 – 19:00. And on Saturday & Sunday from 05:00- 18:00.
After security
As you have passed the security at Rotterdam The Hague Airport you can find Ako Kiosk for magazines, papers and a small selection of books. It opens from 05:30 until the last flight of the day. You can also find an airport shop where you can buy alcohol, presents, toys and much more. This is opened daily from 05:30- 20:30. Last, there is a restaurant in the departure hall where you can find salads, sandwiches and plenty more. This restaurant opens daily from 05:00 until the last departing flight of the day.
ATMs
You can find an atm next to the GWK currency exchange.
Luggage storage
There are no lockers, nor any storage options for your luggage.
Wi-Fi
There is free Wi-Fi available at Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
Airport hotels
Best Western Plus Rotterdam Airport Hotel, click here for the current prices.
Ibis Budget Rotterdam The Hague Airport, click here for the current prices.
Address
Rotterdam Airportplein
60 3045 AP Rotterdam
Public transportation
The frequent bus service from the airport to Rotterdam Centraal Station takes 20 minutes and costs 3 Euros or a taxi to the Rotterdam centre will cost around 25 Euros. From here you can take a train in any direction of The Netherlands that you’d like or explore Rotterdam which I highly recommend.
Maastricht airport
Maastricht-Aachen Airport is the second- largest airport for cargo flights in The Netherlands. There are not many destinations that airlines fly to from Maastricht, however, some flights go to for instance London, Berlin, and Munich. It is located around 8 km North of Maastricht.
Maastricht Aachen Airport code: MST & EHBK
Number of passengers a year at Airport: 167,000 passengers
Amount of flights a year at Airport: More than 8.300
Most important airlines: You will find charter flights from Enter Air, seasonal flights from Corendon Dutch Airlines and seasonal flights from Ryanair at Maastricht – Aachen Airport.
Opening times Airport
The opening times of Maastricht Aachen Airport are from 03:30 – 00:00. In the middle of the night, the airport closes completely.
Terminals at Airport
At Maastricht-Aachen Airport there is one terminal, which is not very big. I prefer smaller terminals because that doesn’t feel overwhelming.
Facilities at Maastricht Airport
There are several facilities at Maastricht Aachen Airport. Before security, you can find Travel Inn Brasserie where you can get some food. You can also find Travel Inn Airport Shop & Service point where you can get some quick goodies and items that you forgot to pack.
After security the shops, things to do and catering services that you can find at Maastricht Aachen airport are the following. AKO Airport Shop, here you can find all the books and magazines that you’d want to buy. There is a Travel Inn Bar, where you can relax before your flight takes off. And there is even a panorama terrace where you can spot some airplanes, meet some people and enjoy a view.
ATMs
You can find an atm near the entrance of Maastricht Airport. Have a look at the car rental desks, and close by you can find an atm.
Luggage storage
You cannot store your luggage somewhere at Maastricht Airport.
Wi-Fi
There is free Wi-Fi at Maastricht Aachen Airport.
Airport hotels
At Maastricht- Aachen Airport there is no hotel available for when you want to stay close to the airport.
Address
Maastricht Aachen Airport
Vliegveldweg 90
6199 AD Maastricht Airport
Public transportation
Maastricht – Aachen Airport can also be reached by public transportation. There is a bus service that runs between Maastricht and the airport every half an hour on weekdays. At weekends the bus service runs every hour. The bus is number 30 in the direction of Sittard and it will pass train stations of Maastricht, Sittard, Meerssen, and Beek-Elsloo.
Groningen Airport Eelde
Groningen Eelde Airport is an airport 15 km South of the city of Groningen, located in the province of Drenthe. It is one of the smaller airports in The Netherlands, but airlines fly to plenty of foreign destinations. If you’re looking to get to Groningen on a cheap flight, then flying to Groningen Airport is a good pick.
Groningen Airport Eelde code: GRQ and EHGG
Number of passengers a year at Groningen Eelde Airport: 228.000
Amount of flights a year at Groningen Eelde Airport: More than 24.746
Most important airlines: Plenty of budget airlines operate to and from Groningen Eelde Airport. Transavia, Tui Fly, and Corendon are a few of them.
Opening times Groningen Eelde Airport
Airplanes are allowed to fly at Groningen Eelde Airport from Monday-Friday from 06:30- 23:00. On Saturday, Sunday and holidays 07:30 – 23:00. You cannot spend the night in the airport itself.
Terminals at Groningen Eelde Airport
Groningen Eelde Airport has one terminal, which is big enough for the number of passengers that fly every year from this airport.
Facilities at Groningen Eelde Airport
There are not a lot of facilities at Groningen Eelde Airport. But you can find an airport shop where you can get some food, magazines, perfumes, etc. the airport shop at Groningen Airport is opened half an hour before the first flight until half an hour after the last flight. You can find the shop at Groningen Airport after security but before passport control.
You can enjoy the panorama terrace and also find a restaurant, called Bites & Flights, at the airport. This restaurant is opened 7 days a week. During the weekdays from 10:00 and during the weekends from 12:00.
At reisbureau (travel agency) Airport Eelde you can also find the airport information desk that opens between 09:00 – 17:30 on weekdays. On Saturday from 10:00- 17:00. You can find lost & found items at the handling, which is opposite from the travel agency.
ATMs
There is an atm at the entrance of Groningen Eelde Airport.
Luggage storage
There is no luggage storage facility at Groningen Eelde Airport.
Wi-Fi
You can find free Wi-Fi at Groningen Eelde Airport, so you can always stay in contact with your friends, family or others.
Airport hotels
There are no airport hotels at Groningen Airport, however, as the airport is relatively close to the city of Groningen you can spend the night there instead. Have a look below to see options on the best accommodation in Groningen on every budget.
Budget
Bud Gett Hostels, click for the current prices here.
Average
The Student Hotel Groningen, click for the current prices here.
B&B Pakhuis Emden, click for the current prices here.
Luxurious
Prinsenhof, click for the current prices here.
Address
Machlaan 14a,
9761 TK Eelde
Public transportation
From Groningen Airport you can take a bus to Groningen main train station, which is about a 25-minute ride. From there on you can go wherever you’d like to go to my country. If you want to go from Groningen Airport to Amsterdam, it will take you around 3 hours in total.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the biggest airport in The Netherlands. It’s so big that it is in the top three of biggest and most used airports of Europe. That’s why I wrote an entire guide about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, that you can find here.
I hope this article was useful for you and that you will be able to travel to these airports way easier now. You know what facilities these airports in The Netherlands have, so am aware of things you should plan ahead. For the guide to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, click here. Find all my written articles here. Share this post!!
