Schiphol Airport is the country's major airport and just over 10 miles southwest of Amsterdam. Almost 50 million passengers go through the airport – considered one of the best in the world – each year. Operationally, this one-terminal airport, ranked a four-star airport by Skytrax, runs like clockwork. And its simple layout, shopping areas, restaurants, cafés and other facilities ensure a relaxed and comfortable experience for travellers. The world-famous Rijksmuseum also has a small satellite museum located behind passport control, between the E and F Piers. It's open daily from 7am to 8pm at night and admission is free.

There's a taxi rank outside the Arrivals Hall and there is never any shortage of cabs. They're an ideal option if you have a lot of luggage with you and want to get straight to your hotel. Journey to the city center takes around 20 minutes, depending on traffic and can be quite expensive (approximately €35-€40). A cheaper, and as efficient, alternative is to take a train. The station lies directly below the airport terminal (with escalators and lifts to the platforms), and trains run to Amsterdam every 10-15 minutes, with journey time taking between 15 to 20 minutes. A single ticket costs just under €4.