Taxi from Hotel Okura Amsterdam to Schiphol Airport
Premium private transfers — fixed prices from €80
Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, 1072 LH Amsterdam • 14 km / 21 min by car
See pricing & book →About Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Hotel Okura Amsterdam stands at the southern edge of De Pijp on Ferdinand Bolstraat, a 23-storey tower that has been a fixture of the city skyline since 1971 and remains one of the few true high-rise hotels in central Amsterdam. Built and still operated by the Japanese Okura group, it carries an unusual dual identity: a polished international five-star hotel that also happens to hold more Michelin stars under one roof than any other property in the Benelux, thanks to Yamazato, Ciel Bleu on the 23rd floor, and Bar Jun. Guests tend to fall into a few clear groups: Japanese and broader Asian leisure travellers who appreciate the in-house ryotei and onsen-style bath, finance and legal teams in town for meetings in the Zuidas business district fifteen minutes south, and couples treating themselves to a weekend of canal-house walks, Rijksmuseum visits and dinner at Ciel Bleu. The airport run is short and predictable. Schiphol sits 14 kilometres to the southwest, roughly 21 minutes by car via the A10 ring and A4, which makes a pre-booked private chauffeur the most controlled way to leave: fixed pickup time at the porte-cochere, suited driver, bottled water and chargers in the car, and a 60-minute free wait window if a morning meeting at Heineken Experience or a long breakfast at Serre runs over.
Fixed-price airport transfers
Choose your direction and service class. All prices are flat — no surge, no hidden fees.
From Hotel Okura Amsterdam → Schiphol Airport (departures)
Mercedes EQE · Mercedes E-Class · BMW i5 · BMW 5-Series
Mercedes EQS · Mercedes S-Class · BMW i7
From Schiphol Airport → Hotel Okura Amsterdam (arrivals)
Mercedes EQE · Mercedes E-Class · BMW i5 · BMW 5-Series
Mercedes EQS · Mercedes S-Class · BMW i7
Need a Maybach?
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class available by request. Price confirmed within minutes.
What's included in every transfer
No upgrades, no upsells. All of this comes with every Business, First Class and Van booking.
For arrivals at Schiphol: add your flight number when booking and we'll track your landing automatically — your chauffeur is in the arrivals hall with a name sign, ready for you. US-bound carriers (Delta, United, American) often face long passport-control queues; we recommend adding 40 minutes buffer time so your chauffeur waits exactly when you exit.
Pickup point at Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Your AmstelCab chauffeur will pull into the covered porte-cochere on Ferdinand Bolstraat directly in front of the main lobby, where the Okura doormen handle luggage and coordinate cars. Wait inside at the lobby fireplace seating area if the weather is poor; the doorman will signal you when the car is at the kerb. For very early departures (before 6:00) the side approach from Kanaalstraat is used to keep the porte-cochere clear. Your chauffeur will text 10 minutes before arrival and confirm pickup point.
De Pijp — the neighborhood around the hotel
Hotel Okura sits on the quieter southern stretch of Ferdinand Bolstraat, where De Pijp meets the Amstelkanaal and the leafy Rivierenbuurt. It is the workers' nineteenth-century quarter that turned creative: narrow streets, brown cafes, and the daily Albert Cuypmarkt eight minutes north, with Sarphatipark and the original Heineken brewery on the same axis. Tram 4 runs the length of Ferdinand Bolstraat straight to Centraal Station, which is useful for guests but irrelevant for the airport run. For a Schiphol departure the geography is favourable: the hotel sits one block from the Amstelkanaal bridge, giving a chauffeur a clean exit south onto the S109 and straight onto the A10 ring within four minutes. That avoids the one-way canal grid and bike-heavy junctions further north around Albert Cuypstraat, which is the main reason a pre-booked car beats a flagged street taxi here at peak hours.
Walking distance from Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Frequently asked questions about Hotel Okura Amsterdam transfers
Does Hotel Okura Amsterdam have a taxi drop-off zone for departures?
Yes. Hotel Okura Amsterdam has a covered porte-cochere on Ferdinand Bolstraat directly in front of the main entrance, staffed by doormen who manage luggage trolleys and car flow. AmstelCab chauffeurs use this lane for both arrivals and Schiphol departures. During morning peak (07:00-09:00) the lane can briefly queue, so we recommend booking your pickup 5 minutes earlier than you would elsewhere.
How early should I leave Hotel Okura Amsterdam for an international flight from Schiphol?
For long-haul or non-Schengen flights from Hotel Okura Amsterdam, leave 3 hours and 15 minutes before scheduled departure: 21 minutes drive, plus Schiphol's recommended 3-hour check-in buffer for intercontinental routes. For Schengen flights, 2 hours and 30 minutes is comfortable. Friday afternoons and Monday mornings on the A10 ring can add 10-15 minutes; your AmstelCab driver monitors live traffic and will suggest an earlier pickup if needed.
Can the chauffeur wait if I'm running late checking out of Hotel Okura Amsterdam?
Yes. Every AmstelCab Schiphol transfer from Hotel Okura Amsterdam includes 60 minutes of complimentary wait time from the scheduled pickup, which easily covers a late checkout, a delayed breakfast at Serre, or a final stop at the concierge desk. Your driver waits in the porte-cochere or, if the doormen need the lane cleared, in the short-stay bay on Kanaalstraat around the corner, and stays in text contact throughout.
How does the meet & greet work for arrivals?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall at Schiphol with a sign showing your name. There's 60 minutes of complimentary waiting time from the moment you land. If you add your flight number we track delays automatically — no need to message.
What is your cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup. Inside that window, we charge the full fare since the chauffeur is already en route. You can move the booking to a different time for free.
Which vehicle types are available?
Business Class (Mercedes EQE, E-Class, BMW i5, 5-Series), First Class (Mercedes EQS, S-Class, BMW i7), and Van Class (Mercedes V-Class, EQV). Maybach is available by WhatsApp request.