Get to Schiphol early in the day/sleep at airport?
I will depart from Schiphol on a Sunday at 10:00, and return on some other day at 05:00. What options do I have to travel to/from Schiphol Airport?
- I'd prefer the train, but if I am not mistaken, the first connection from Heerlen will arrive on 09:56, so this is no option.
- I could take the car, parking for two weeks is 100€. But I will have to drive back after a night in the plane, possibly without sleep. So, no option either, I guess.
- Third option is to try to get a hotel room. Best rates I found are 150€ per night. Any tips on that?
- The last night train arrives 04:00. Since I will travel with my sleeping bag could I just take a nap somewhere near/at the airport?
Best Answer
Sleeping in the airport should not be a problem. Your situation is not uncommon at all. The need to spend the night at the airport either for early flights or connecting flights happens. There is even a website dedicated to this subject with tips regarding the policy of the aiports about people sleeping and the best places to do it.
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Is there a place to sleep in Schiphol Airport?
The Mercure Schiphol Terminal is located in the transit area of Lounge 3. Rooms are available overnight and during the day, as long as you are on a flight departing the same or next day. YOTELAIR is located in Lounge 2's transit area, with day rooms available in 4-hour blocks.Can you sleep in the airport the night before a flight?
And because airlines aren't required to do anything for passengers in these situations, they can leave travelers stuck in an airport with few options other than waiting. Having slept in countless airports over the past 25 years, I have a tried-and-true plan of attack. (And yes, sleeping overnight in airports is legal.)What to do if you have to sleep at the airport?
Ask an airport attendant if there's somewhere to grab sleeping essentials. At some airports, there will be places where you can pick up a blanket and pillow if you're stuck there overnight. This is especially true if your flight has been cancelled or delayed due to weather. Sometimes there are even cots available!Is there a place to sleep at airport?
Some airports feature pay-per-use sleep pods or mini rooms that provide dark, quiet and privacy for comfortable rest. Other airports have lounge areas (usually requiring a small entry fee) that may have fold-down seats or more comfortable areas for snoozing.🇳🇱 Sleeping at Schiphol: Overnight Layover at Amsterdam's Expensive Airport {Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS}
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