Amsterdam airport fees: what you pay at AMS
Departing passengers at Schiphol pay the Dutch air passenger tax, €30.25 per passenger in 2026, inside the ticket. Transfer passengers and children under two do not pay it. Schiphol adds a passenger service charge and a security service charge. Its published 2025 to 2027 tariff lists €29.75 and €22.28 for local departures in 2026, but Schiphol said in 2025 it would review the 2026 rise, so these airport figures are unconfirmed.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air passenger tax (vliegbelasting) 2026 rate. It applies to tickets bought before 1 January 2026 too. Transfer passengers and children under two are excluded. 1 | €30.25 | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Dutch government (Belastingdienst) | Airlines, for the Belastingdienst | In force |
| Passenger service charge (airport charge) 2026 figure from the 2025 to 2027 tariff, subject to settlement in October 2025. 2,3 | €29.75 local, €12.49 transfer (Schiphol Centre). €23.80 and €9.98 at Schiphol East | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Royal Schiphol Group | Airlines, for Schiphol | Unconfirmed |
| Security service charge (airport charge) 2026 figure from the 2025 to 2027 tariff, subject to settlement. 2,3 | €22.28 local, €12.45 transfer | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Royal Schiphol Group | Airlines, for Schiphol | Unconfirmed |
Evidence summary: 2 linked sources, 1 charge confirmed in force, 2 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- The air passenger tax and Schiphol charges are added to the fare at booking.
- Nothing is paid at the airport.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the Dutch air passenger tax in 2026?
€30.25 per departing passenger. Transfer passengers and children under two are excluded.
Do I pay Dutch flight tax when transferring at Schiphol?
No. The Belastingdienst says transfer passengers are excluded.
Sources
- Belastingdienst: Vliegbelasting
- Royal Schiphol Group: Airport charges 2025 to 2027 (no longer online)
- Business Travel News Europe: Amsterdam Schiphol set to scrap 2026 increase in charges (29 September 2025)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.