Here's a sound piece of advice to all travellers: make sure you get to the airport in plenty of time! We recommend the following check-in times for flights: two hours prior to departure if you are flying to a European destination three hours prior to departure if you are flying to a destination outside Europe
Check-in desks Departure Hall 1: desk rows 1 up to and including 8 Departure Hall 2: desk rows 9 up to and including 16  Departure Hall 3: desk rows 17 up to and including 32
Self-service check-in
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is in the process of automating and speeding up the passenger process to offer you an even better level of service. At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol you can make use of Self-service check-in facilities. This means that you can check yourself in with the aid of machines (kiosks). How does it work
Self-service check-in: fast and comfortable
Self-service check-in is fast, comfortable and convenient. The departure process is speeded up as there are fewer waiting moments and you have control over the steps to be completed.