Taxi to the airport for an early flight
The first wave of flights out of Schiphol leaves between 06:00 and 07:30, which puts your pick-up somewhere between 02:30 and 04:30. At that hour there is no bus, no train from most towns, and no room for error.
This is the journey a pre-booked taxi handles best — and it costs the same as a ride at two in the afternoon.
Planning an early departure
- Be at the airport 2 hours before a European flight; 3 for long-haul.
- Count on the full driving time; do not assume the roads are empty.
- Allow for night-time roadworks, which are frequent on Dutch motorways.
- Book at least 48 hours ahead for a pick-up between 00:00 and 06:00.
- Put your suitcase by the door the night before.
What we do for night pick-ups
- The same fixed price as during the day — no night surcharge.
- A driver assigned in advance, with your address and phone number.
- A confirmation email with the driver's details the day before.
- Door-to-terminal service, so you can sleep until the last minute.
Practical tips
Set two alarms and be outside a few minutes early; at 03:00 there is nobody else on the street, and the driver cannot always ring a doorbell in an apartment block without waking the neighbours. Keep your phone charged and to hand — if anything changes, the driver will call that number.