Airport travel

Taxi to the airport for an early flight

28 July 2026 · 5 min read
Taxi with headlights on in a Dutch street before sunrise
For night-time pick-ups the driver is at your door on time.

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 online at least 3 hours before pick-up. We recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead; this is advice, not an extra booking requirement. For early flights, groups and busy periods, book as soon as your plans are known.
  • 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.

How booking a taxi with Taxiritje.nl works

Prices are based on the actual road distance in kilometres between your pickup address and your destination, so you always know the amount before you book. Payment is online by card or iDEAL, and you receive a confirmation by email with the driver details, the pickup time and an invoice with VAT for business trips.

You book online in a few steps. Enter your pickup address with house number and postcode, add your destination and choose the date and time. The price you see is the price you pay: it already includes luggage, tolls, parking at the airport and waiting time, so there is no meter running during the journey and no surcharge at night or at the weekend.

Reservations are possible up to three hours before pickup, and you can book a one-way trip or a return in the same booking. For flights you enter your flight number; we then follow the actual landing time and include up to 80 minutes of free waiting time at the airport. For a pickup at a home or hotel address we include 15 minutes.

  • Fixed price per journey, confirmed by email before the driver is assigned.
  • Sedan or estate car for 1-4 passengers, minibus for 5-8 passengers.
  • Extra stops along the way can be added while booking.
  • Changes and cancellations online up to 24 hours before pickup; call 085 060 7086 within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge extra at night?
No. The rate is identical at 03:00 and at 15:00, including weekends and public holidays.
How early can you pick me up?
Any time, 24 hours a day. Book online at least 3 hours before pick-up. We recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead; this is advice, not an extra booking requirement. For early flights, groups and busy periods, book as soon as your plans are known.

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About the author

Taxiritje.nl editorial team · Planning and customer service

The editorial team consists of staff from planning and customer service at Taxiritje.nl. They write based on the rides scheduled every day and the questions customers ask about departure times, luggage, prices and bookings.

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