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• Royal Schiphol Group airports continued to deliver solid operational performance in the first half of 2025.
• Schiphol connected the Netherlands with 299 direct destinations, 123 of them intercontinental. Schiphol was the second-best connected airport in Europe.
• 37.2 million people travelled via Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport, and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (+3% vs. 2024), of which 32.8 million via Schiphol.
• 259,686 flights to/from Schiphol, Eindhoven, and Rotterdam The Hague (+1% vs. 2024), of which 232,709 via Schiphol.
• Schiphol has become quieter due to higher charges for noisy aircraft: the number of quieter planes increased by 7 percentage points, reaching 30% of all aircraft.
• Schiphol invested 495 million euros in infrastructure renewal and sustainability.
• Schiphol has installed lifting aids at all 385 workstations in the baggage hall to improve working conditions for staff. Schiphol is a global leader in this area.
• Positive underlying net result of 214 million euros.
• Negative cash flow after investments (including M&A activities) of 111 million euros.

• extensive maintenance work, ranging from dozens of projects within the multi-year maintenance plan to major works on the Buitenveldertbaan Runway;
• the renewal of the lounges, including wider walkways, more seating, new shops and restaurants;
• improved rest areas for staff;
• lifting aids installed at every workstation in the baggage halls;
• sustainability upgrades, such as the transition to electric vehicles and equipment, and the replacement of climate control systems;
• the construction of Pier A is progressing according to plan, with the opening scheduled for April 2027.

These investments not only strengthen the airport infrastructure but also enhance the experience for airlines, passengers and staff.

New airport charges: a quieter Schiphol

As of 1 April, Schiphol introduced new charges that cover airport costs and enable essential investments. A key element of the new structure is the principle that the quieter the aircraft, the lower the airport charges for airlines. Also, flying during the day is cheaper than flying at night. Schiphol introduced this tariff differentiation in the interest of the airport’s neighbours. The first results are clearly noticeable within the first three months of implementation: airlines are increasingly deploying quieter aircraft. In the period April until June 2025, 30% of aircraft fell into the two quietest tariff categories, a 7 percentage points increase compared to the same period in 2024. At the same time, the share of aircraft in the noisiest categories dropped by 7 percentage points compared to the same period.

Financial performance

The underlying net result (without revaluation of real estate) for the first half year of 2025 amounts to 214 million euros compared to 99 million euros in the first half year of 2024. The increase is due to more passengers and flights and new charges (which include settlement of COVID-19-related losses). Revenue increased by 20.4% to 1,262 million compared to 1,048 million euros for the same period last year. In the first six months of 2025, 495 million euros was invested in the quality of the airport (excluding M&A activities). Cash flow after investments (including M&A activities) was 111 million euros negative. Schiphol is investing six billion euros over five years to improve the quality of the airport, for which it is also securing external financing. Solid financial management therefore remains essential to realise this investment agenda and to maintain a healthy financial foundation.

More passengers in the first half year

Schiphol again delivered strong operational performance in the first half year of 2025, including a succesful start of the summer period. Passenger numbers at Royal Schiphol Group airports in the Netherlands increased by 3% to 37.2 million (HY 2024: 36.1 million, HY 2019: 38.7 million). 32.8 million passengers flew via Schiphol (+3% compared to 2024), with 23.3 million traveling within Europe and 9.5 million intercontinentally.

Traffic

Passengers (in millions)

There were 232,709 air traffic movements at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. A 1% increase compared to the first half year of 2024 (230,417 air traffic movements) yet still 4% below 2019 air traffic movements (242,107). Cargo volumes at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol decreased by 7% to 0.7 million tonnes. There were 7,534 full cargo flights. That is a decrease of nearly 3% compared to 2024 and an increase of nearly 9% compared to 2019. In total, 44% of cargo was transported on passenger flights (0.3 million tonnes), while 56% was carried on full freighter flights.

Air traffic movements

Financials

Key financials

Outlook for 2025

In the first half of 2025, the number of passengers and aircraft movements continued to rise. Demand for air travel remains consistently high. Schiphol expects a further increase in both passenger numbers and aircraft movements in the second half of 2025. For the calendar year 2025, Schiphol expects nearly 70 million passengers, just below the 2019 total of 71.7 million.

In the second half of 2025, Schiphol will continue its transformation of the airport with steadfast focus, aiming to further improve services for passengers, airlines, and staff. Numerous renovation projects are underway to modernise and make the infrastructure more sustainable.