Schiphol is offering a temporary discount of over 10% on its airport charges due to the situation in the Middle East. The airport is taking this measure because airlines’ costs have risen unexpectedly and sharply as a result of high kerosene prices. Especially in the current geopolitical situation, it is important to keep the Netherlands connected to the rest of the world and to ensure that essential flights can continue to operate. A strong aviation sector contributes to the resilience, independence (for example, to ensure the supply of goods and food, and for repatriation) and economy of the Netherlands.
The discount is a temporary, targeted measure that applies from 27 April 2026 through 31 March 2027 and only applies to daytime flights. Night flights are excluded from this scheme. In the interests of our local environment, we want to continue to discourage flying at night.
The discount will have a temporary negative effect on Schiphol’s financial results. However, this will not affect investments planned for the next ten years, as the measure is temporary. Schiphol remains financially robust and continuously seeks the right balance between operating costs, charges, loans and investments.
