Schiphol Airport: What Is Changing in 2026

🎯 Key Takeaways

Schiphol Airport Updates — 2026

D-Pier renovation completed

Schiphol's D-pier, which handles a significant portion of non-Schengen short-haul departures (primarily Transavia), completed its renovation in April 2026. The refurbishment added 8 new gates, expanded the departure lounge seating capacity by approximately 40%, and added new food and beverage outlets. Connectivity has been upgraded throughout.

New security lanes — Central Hall

Following the capacity issues that caused significant delays in summer 2022 and 2023, Schiphol has opened 6 additional security lanes in the Central Hall. This increases total security throughput by around 20% at peak periods. The lanes use automated tray return and are designed for faster processing.

Passport e-gate expansion

The passport control e-gate system at arrivals (for EEA passport holders) has been expanded. 18 new e-gates have been installed in the Schengen arrival corridor, reducing queue times that previously stretched to 30+ minutes during peak periods.

What passengers should still know

• Walking distances at Schiphol remain long. The pier train (connecting main terminal to D/E piers) still operates — allow 10–12 minutes from security to a D-pier gate.
• Transfer minimum connecting time remains 40 minutes for Schengen–Schengen.
• Parking costs have increased again in 2026 — P1 short-stay now starts at €5.50/hour. The P3 remote lot is significantly cheaper at €15.50/day.

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