Airport Chaplaincy
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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Each and every day, more than one hundred thousand people travel through Schiphol airport; people of different cultures and backgrounds. The Airport Chaplaincy is there to assist those who encounter difficulties during their journey, whatever difficulties that may be.
Together, we want to provide an ambience of peace and quiet, whenever and wherever needed, in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of the airport. A place for prayer and meditation, someone to talk to, coffee, or a place to sleep. So that people can continue their path and perhaps the journey has become a little lighter for them.
What we do
Every day, a chaplain is present at the airport to provide assistance or lend a sympathetic ear to passengers. In addition, the Meditation Centre is opened daily where people of all nationalities and beliefs are welcome to pray, meditate, or just unwind. Find out more about what we do below.
In the Meditation Centre, we welcome passengers and employees who come to pray, meditate, or just unwind. Muslims, Jews, Christians, Hindus and Buddhists: all religions and beliefs are welcome here.
Who we are
Together, the foundation board, the chaplains, and the volunteers managing the Meditation Centre form the Airport Chaplaincy at Schiphol. Find out more about our team below.
Latest news
- Christmas Eve near the Meditation Centre in Lounge 2Wie op 24 december ’s avonds op Schiphol is, kan een Kerstviering bijwonen in Lounge 2. Deze dienst is toegankelijk voor ingecheckte en transfererende reizigers én medewerkers die op Kerstavond aan het werk zijn. De dienst start om 18.30 uur op de tweede verdieping in Lounge 2. Er is een selectie van geliefde Christmas carols, hetContinue reading “Kerstavondviering bij het Meditation Centre in Lounge 2“
- Meet spiritual caregiver JophiëlHello! My name is Jophiël van der Meij, and starting in September 2025, I'll be joining the Schiphol Airport Chaplaincy as a spiritual caregiver. I'm 31 years old and live with my partner, Jasmijn van Elteren, in Leiden. In our free time, we enjoy visiting museums and theatre, or taking a stroll through nature. We also love playing elaborate board games.Continue reading “Geestelijk verzorger Jophiël stelt zich voor“
- Luchthavenpastoraat viert 50-jarig bestaanOp 10 juni vond een feestelijk evenement plaats om het 50-jarig bestaan van het Luchthavenpastoraat te vieren. Bestuursleden, vrijwilligers, pastores en vele genodigden kwamen samen in het Auditorium van het Schipholgebouw. Het thema van de dag was goed gekozen: “Stilstaan in beweging” – een treffende omschrijving van het werk van het pastoraat. De bijeenkomst werdContinue reading “Luchthavenpastoraat viert 50-jarig bestaan“
Contact
If you would like more information about the Airport Chaplaincy or if you would like to speak to one of the chaplains, you can contact them via the Airport Control Centre (+31 (0)20 601 4751). Naturally, the chaplains are also available outside office hours for emergency care. You can then contact the chaplain on duty, also via the Control Centre of the airport.
How can you reach us?
Fill in our contact form
+31 (0)20 601 4751
Vertrekpassage 1 – unit 219
1118 AP Schiphol
The Netherlands
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The Airport Chaplaincy has an ANBI status.
