Can we visit the Aalsmeer flower auction on the morning we fly home?
Yes, if the flight leaves after about 13:00. The Royal FloraHolland auction in Aalsmeer is open to visitors Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 11:00, the floor is liveliest before 10:00, and on Thursdays trading winds down around 9:00. On a 2024 forum thread, a traveler with a 15:00 flight was told it meant checking out at dawn, a locker at Schiphol and a bus to the auction, and skipped it; with the bags in the trunk it becomes simple: leave the hotel at 7:00, spend an hour on the visitor route, and reach Departures, about 18 minutes away, by 10:00.
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Prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, any Amsterdam address → Schiphol | €80 | E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, any Amsterdam address → Schiphol | €85 | V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, any Amsterdam address → Schiphol | €90 | S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
Any Amsterdam address to Schiphol is a fixed price per car. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20 to 26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
What is included in the price
- A fixed price confirmed at booking, with VAT included: no meter and no surge
- The chauffeur’s name, car and phone number before pickup, plus e-mail reminders 24 hours and 2 hours ahead
- Water and phone chargers (iOS and Android) in the car
- Status updates to the person who booked, if that is not the passenger: confirmed, chauffeur en route, guest in the car, arrived
The morning, in four lines
| Time | Step |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | Check out; luggage into the car |
| 07:35 | Visitor center by the main entrance; tickets on arrival or online |
| 07:45 to 09:00 | The visitor route above the auction floor |
| 09:30 | Schiphol Departures, three-plus hours before a 13:00 flight |
Set expectations
Much of the bidding now happens online, so the clock rooms are quieter than in old photographs. What remains impressive is the logistics: carts of flowers moving through one of the largest buildings in the world by floor area. The auction's ticket site lists entry at €8 for adults and €5 for children aged 6 to 11, free under 6; guided group tours for up to 25 people cost €125 plus entry, take 1 to 1.5 hours and are booked by application.
How it is priced
Ask dispatch for one fixed quote covering the hotel pickup, the time at the auction and the drop at Departures. For comparison, a straight ride from Amsterdam to Schiphol is €80 in Business Class.
Related questions
Can we do it on arrival instead?
Only if you land very early and clear passport control quickly; with long passport lines, the departure morning is more reliable.
Is it open on weekends?
No; visits run Monday to Friday only.
Is it accessible?
Yes; Visit Aalsmeer says the auction is accessible for wheelchair users, with elevators from the parking roof to the entrance.
Sources
- Visit Aalsmeer: visiting the flower auction (checked October 31, 2026)
- Royal FloraHolland: tickets and visiting hours (checked October 31, 2026)
Book it, or ask dispatch first
Book online in a few minutes (no account, no app), or send your flight number and address on WhatsApp and dispatch replies in English, 24 hours a day.