Upon planning a trip to Amsterdam, it is a good idea to educate yourself on the local area. That is where an Amsterdam Airport Guide would come in handy. With a simple guide you are able to tell where you are and what you can do to get around the area. A good Airport Guide will give you such details as the location, directions to the nearby cities as well as some basic facts of the area.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the official name of the airport here. It is located in the Netherlands at 1118 G Schiphol. They can be telephoned on (020) 794-0800 or 0900-0141. You can also go directly to their website at www.schiphol.nl . This airport actually has just one terminal and is located approximately 15km or 9 miles southwest of Amsterdam. This area is on GMT +1.

The Airport offers two short-term parking areas that are both connected to the terminal. This makes for easy access to all who are using the airport. These car parks are recommended for short stays such as 48 hours. There is long term parking also available for longer stays if needed. You may need to check and see if reservations are required.

You will find that there are car hire or rental services available in and around Amsterdam Schiphol so you will have plenty to choose from when it comes to getting a car whilst visiting Amsterdam. There is also the tried and true public transportation such as the railway stations, public buses are available should you need to use them. There are plenty of help desks around that you can go to with any questions that you may have. The locals are happy to help you and point you in the right direction should you need their guidance.

You will find plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars located throughout the airport so you do not have to worry about being hungry when you get off of your flight. You can also choose to sit in one of the many airport lounges to pass the time away if you have an extended layover but are unable to leave the airport. There will be a 55 unit hotel accommodation facility that will be available sometime in 2008, which will make it very convenient to stay right at the airport.