Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has revealed new details of its €10bn investment programme that will run until 2035.
The programme will include a new terminal and renovated piers, as well as extra space to accommodate larger and quieter aircraft.
The airport aims to return to the top three European hub airports by delivering quality to travellers, employees, and airlines, and by striking a balance with the environment and society.
Schiphol also wants to use the investments to further improve working conditions, implementing innovations that make working at the airport healthier and less strenuous, including baggage robots and electric taxi bots.
“The current terminal and accessibility of Schiphol are inadequate for the number of travellers,” the airport said in a statement.
“More space and better accessibility are essential for quality and will contribute to the resilience of our national airport.
“Extra space is also needed to modernise outdated parts of the airport while allowing people to continue travelling.”
Under the renovation plans, Schiphol will retain its “unique design” and “one-terminal concept”, with everything under one roof and within walking distance.
Schiphol will also improve the roads in and around the airport and invest in public transport, including plans for a new metro line between Amsterdam, Schiphol, and Hoofddorp.
Schiphol is consulting with airlines and other parties involved regarding user requirements, planning, phasing, and costs.
Also last week, Schiphol announced its October passenger numbers. 6.2 million passengers flew to, from or via Schiphol during the month — an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year.
Most passengers flew to Spain, the UK, Italy, the US, and Turkey. The number of flights to and from Schiphol was 42,007, which is one flight more than in October 2024.
The total transported air cargo volume in October was 131,543 tonnes, a decrease compared to October 2024. Notably, cargo carried on passenger flights decreased by 4% year on year.