RE: leaving the airport

ok thank you all again.
i have another question how much does the train cost from the airport to downtown ?

It's a 15 min. train ride - it costs next to nothing.

It costs between 3 and 4 euros each way if I remember well. Like someone already said, don't get lost in the coffee houses, ask someone to go right to the train. The journey is 15-20 minutes.

The train costs 7.60 return. I suggest you take the train in (20 minutes) and jump on one of the canal cruises that leave from central station. They all take an hour and would be a great way for you to get an idea of Amsterdam.

Security at the airport is above average in terms of speed in my opinion, especially because a lot of flights have the security at the gate.

For flights to Cairo you'll have to pass through a central passport control, but the security check will be at the entrance of the gate (only for flights within Schengen you'll have to go through a central security checkpoint that can get crowded during peak hours).

As for coffee shops - there are much better ways to spend 7 hours in Amsterdam and please keep in mind that you might get kicked off your flight to Cairo if you arrive back at the airport totally wasted.

ok thank you.

hahahah do you know how much the vice van gogh museum cost ?
and about all would that take me to get to from the airport ?

Are you from a country that has a visa waiver agreement with the Netherlands?
The van Gogh museum is 12,50 euro (unless you're under 18).

im not sure.
im from the US.

If you have a US passport you don't need a visa when staying less than 90 days.

Hello All,

Was wondering if "ishalliah1224" ended up leaving the airport and had a walk-around Amsterdam? My flight also detours via Amsterdam w/ an 8 hour layover before heading onto Cairo.

Any and all comments on what to see and do with 4 to 5 hours in Amsterdam would be greatly appreaciated.

Cheers,
Travel Chic