Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Lounges
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is a single-terminal hub split into Schengen and non-Schengen areas, with 10 lounges we track. KLM's Crown Lounges anchor SkyTeam, while oneworld, Star Alliance and Aspire lounges sit in the non-Schengen piers. Several independents — Aspire and the Dutch Privium lounges — sell pay-in entry, and Priority Pass and DragonPass cover part of the field.
Content updated June 23, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Amsterdam Airport Schiphol lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 23, 2026
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Aspire Lounge (No.41)
Aspire Lounge No.41 is the most flexible way into a Schiphol lounge — it takes Priority Pass, DragonPass and oneworld, and sits airside in the non-Schengen area. If you don't fly KLM or hold SkyTeam status, this is the default option for most long-haul departures.
KLM Crown Lounge 52 (International)
KLM Crown Lounge 52 is the flagship non-Schengen lounge at Schiphol, KLM's home base, serving SkyTeam Elite Plus and premium-cabin passengers on intercontinental departures. The most consistent branded-airline experience at AMS.
oneworld Lounge (Lounge No.40)
The oneworld Lounge (Lounge No.40) is the alliance's dedicated Schiphol lounge, in the old British Airways footprint, serving oneworld Business and First passengers and eligible Emerald and Sapphire status holders flying non-Schengen.
Privium ClubLounge Departures
The Privium ClubLounge Departures is open to any passenger on a pay-in basis, regardless of airline or class, so you can buy your way in without status or a membership — a reliable walk-in option at Schiphol.
Every lounge. 7 bookable right now.
Aspire Lounge No.41 sits airside in the non-Schengen area at Amsterdam Schiphol. It's the most flexible independent lounge at AMS, accepting Priority Pass, DragonPass and oneworld access,…
Aspire Lounge 26
★3.3Aspire Lounge 26 is an independent pay-in lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol, open to passengers regardless of airline or class. As an Aspire-operated lounge it offers the familiar template — a…
The Privium ClubLounge Departures at Amsterdam Schiphol welcomes Privium program members and their guests, and is also open to any passenger on a pay-in basis, regardless of airline or…
The Privium ClubLounge West at Amsterdam Schiphol welcomes Privium program members and their guests, and is also open to any passenger on a pay-in basis, regardless of airline or class.…
The Privium ExpressLounge Departures at Amsterdam Schiphol welcomes Privium program members and their guests, and is also open to any passenger on a pay-in basis, regardless of airline or…
The Star Alliance Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol is the alliance's dedicated lounge in the non-Schengen area, serving premium-cabin passengers and eligible Star Alliance Gold members…
VIP Centre
★4.5The VIP Centre at Amsterdam Schiphol is an exclusive service available only to travellers who book the airport's VIP package, plus Air France La Première (First Class) customers. It covers…
KLM Crown Lounge 25 is the SkyTeam lounge in the Schengen area at Amsterdam Schiphol, KLM's home hub. It serves SkyTeam Elite Plus members and KLM and partner premium-cabin passengers…
KLM Crown Lounge 52 is KLM's flagship lounge in the non-Schengen area at Amsterdam Schiphol, its home hub. It serves SkyTeam Elite Plus members and KLM and partner premium-cabin passengers…
The oneworld Lounge (Lounge No.40) at Amsterdam Schiphol is the alliance's dedicated lounge, the second oneworld-branded lounge worldwide, set in the former British Airways footprint in the…
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol lounges by terminal.
Schengen area
Schiphol runs from a single terminal building, divided into Schengen and non-Schengen zones after security. The Schengen area serves intra-European flights and holds KLM's Crown Lounge 25, the SkyTeam home lounge for European departures. Privium members and pay-in guests also have club lounges on this side of the airport.
- —Serves intra-European (Schengen) flights — no passport control on departure
- —KLM Crown Lounge 25 is the SkyTeam lounge for European flyers
- —Privium ClubLounge West serves the Schengen departure area
- —Stay airside once through security — the lounge areas are numbered by pier
Non-Schengen area
The non-Schengen area handles intercontinental and non-EU departures and holds the densest cluster of Schiphol lounges. KLM Crown Lounge 52 anchors SkyTeam, the oneworld Lounge (No.40) and Aspire lounges (No.41 and 26) cover the contract and alliance crowd, and a Star Alliance Lounge plus the Privium and VIP options round out the field. All sit airside after security and passport control.
- —Densest cluster of lounges at AMS — for intercontinental and non-EU flights
- —KLM Crown Lounge 52 is the flagship SkyTeam lounge
- —Aspire Lounge No.41 takes Priority Pass, DragonPass and oneworld
- —oneworld and Star Alliance run their own branded lounges here
How to get into lounges at AMS.
Schiphol mixes airline, alliance and independent access. KLM and SkyTeam status open the Crown Lounges, oneworld and Star Alliance run their own branded lounges, and the Aspire lounges take Priority Pass and DragonPass. Several independents — Aspire and the Dutch Privium lounges — also sell pay-in entry to any passenger. Because the airport splits into Schengen and non-Schengen zones, check which side your lounge is on before clearing security.
KLM & SkyTeam lounges
KLM's Crown Lounges (25 in the Schengen area, 52 in non-Schengen) serve SkyTeam Elite Plus members and KLM/partner premium-cabin passengers. As Schiphol is KLM's home hub, these are the main alliance lounges at AMS.
SkyTeam
KLMPriority Pass & DragonPass
Aspire Lounge No.41 in the non-Schengen area accepts Priority Pass and DragonPass alongside oneworld. Coverage is narrower than the pay-in route, so confirm your specific lounge and that it's on the non-Schengen side before you travel.
Priority Pass
DragonPassAlliance lounges
The oneworld Lounge (No.40) and the Star Alliance Lounge serve their alliances' Business and First passengers and eligible status holders flying non-Schengen out of Schiphol. Access follows your ticket and frequent-flyer tier.
oneworld
Star AllianceWalk-in / pay-in entry
The Aspire lounges and the Dutch Privium lounges are open to any passenger on a pay-in basis, regardless of airline or class, so you can buy entry without a membership or status. Booking ahead is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
Business & First class ticket
A premium-cabin ticket on KLM, a SkyTeam partner, or a oneworld or Star Alliance carrier gets you into that alliance's Schiphol lounge directly — the simplest route if you're flying business or first out of AMS, with no membership needed.
KLMSkyTeamoneworldStar AllianceKnow before you go.
Schengen vs non-Schengen
- —Schiphol is one terminal split into Schengen and non-Schengen zones — check which side your lounge is on before clearing security.
- —Most lounges, including KLM Crown Lounge 52, the oneworld and Star Alliance lounges and the Aspire lounges, are in the non-Schengen area for intercontinental flights.
- —If you're on a Schengen (intra-European) flight, KLM Crown Lounge 25 and the Privium ClubLounge West are your main options.
Pay-per-visit strategy
- —The Aspire and Privium lounges sell pay-in entry to any passenger, so you can pay per visit without a membership or airline status.
- —Booking a lounge slot online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door and locks in entry on busy mornings.
- —Privium ClubLounge Departures and the Aspire lounges are reliable pay-in fallbacks if the alliance lounges are restricted to status.
Timing & crowds
- —Schiphol's morning and midday KLM intercontinental banks fill the non-Schengen lounges fast — arrive early if you want a seat.
- —Security and passport control can be slow at peak; build in time and don't bank on a long lounge stay.
- —The Crown Lounges are large but busy at KLM's departure peaks; the Aspire lounges can be a quieter alternative.
Know your access
- —Priority Pass and DragonPass cover Aspire Lounge No.41 in the non-Schengen area — confirm it matches your departure side.
- —KLM and SkyTeam status open the Crown Lounges; oneworld and Star Alliance status reach their own branded lounges.
- —The Privium lounges are tied to the Dutch Privium fast-track program, but also admit any passenger on a pay-in basis.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track 10 lounges at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). They sit in a single terminal split into Schengen and non-Schengen areas — most, including the KLM Crown Lounge 52, the oneworld and Star Alliance lounges and the Aspire lounges, are on the non-Schengen side for intercontinental flights.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at Aspire Lounge No.41 in the non-Schengen area, which also takes DragonPass and oneworld. Coverage is narrower than the pay-in route, so check that the lounge is on the non-Schengen side you're departing from.
Yes. The Aspire lounges and the Dutch Privium lounges are open to any passenger on a pay-in basis, regardless of airline or class of service. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying on arrival.
Yes. As Schiphol is KLM's home hub, KLM runs two Crown Lounges — Lounge 25 in the Schengen area for European flights and Lounge 52 in the non-Schengen area for intercontinental departures. Both serve SkyTeam Elite Plus and premium-cabin passengers.
The non-Schengen area holds KLM Crown Lounge 52, the oneworld Lounge (No.40), the Star Alliance Lounge, the Aspire lounges (No.41 and 26), the Privium ClubLounge Departures and ExpressLounge, and the VIP Centre. It's the densest cluster of lounges at AMS.
The Schengen area, for intra-European flights, has KLM Crown Lounge 25 (the SkyTeam lounge for European departures) and the Privium ClubLounge West. If you're on a Schengen flight, these are your main options.
Yes. The oneworld Lounge (Lounge No.40), in the former British Airways footprint, and a separate Star Alliance Lounge both sit in the non-Schengen area, serving their alliances' Business and First passengers and eligible status holders.
Privium is a Dutch membership program at Schiphol offering fast-track and parking perks. Its ClubLounge Departures, ClubLounge West and ExpressLounge welcome Privium members and their guests, but also admit any passenger on a pay-in basis.