Amsterdam Airport Schiphol records passenger and cargo growth in November 2025

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport handled 5.2 million passengers in November 2025, representing a 3% increase compared with the same month in 2024. Of these, 3.6 million passengers started or ended their journey at the airport, while almost 2 million were transfer passengers, in line with international counting standards.

European travel dominated traffic volumes, with 3.6 million passengers flying to or from destinations within Europe, while 1.6 million travelled on intercontinental routes. The most popular destinations were the United Kingdom, followed by Spain, Italy, the United States and Turkey.

A total of 36,991 flights operated to and from Schiphol during the month, up 1% year-on-year. European services accounted for 29,523 flights, with 7,468 intercontinental movements.

Air cargo also showed strong growth. Total cargo volumes reached 129,287 tonnes, a 7% increase compared to November 2024. Cargo carried in the holds of passenger aircraft rose by 1%, accounting for 42% of total volumes, while 58% was transported on full freighter flights. The number of freighter movements increased by 4% to 1,345 flights.