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Priority Pass at AMS: where to go
A guide to the 2 Priority Pass lounges at Amsterdam Schiphol, led by Aspire Lounge 26 on the Schengen side.
Page updated November 2026.
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By terminal
What Priority Pass opens at AMS#
Lounge Frog records 2 Priority Pass lounges at Amsterdam Schiphol, both operated by Aspire and both rated 4.6. Schiphol is a single-terminal airport split by passport control, so the one you can use depends entirely on whether your flight is Schengen or non-Schengen.
- Aspire Lounge 26 (Schengen Piers, rated 4.6)
- Aspire Lounge 41 (Non-Schengen Piers, rated 4.6)
My picks by terminal#
- Aspire Lounge 26, Schengen Piers: full bar, no showers, on Level 3 above Lounge 1 near the D gates, with room for around 200 and open daily 06:00 to 21:00.
- Aspire Lounge 41, Non-Schengen Piers: self-serve drinks, 2 showers, refreshed in 2024 and found on the third floor between the D and E gates after passport control, open daily 06:00 to 22:00.
Flying within Schengen, head up to Lounge 26 for the bar and the strong food score. For long-haul departures, Lounge 41 is the only option and the one with showers, but our data flags it as often at capacity, so arrive early rather than expecting a seat in the evening rush.
Getting in#
Bring a same-day boarding pass and your Priority Pass card or app; both lounges limit stays to about three hours before departure. Lounge 41 in particular may refuse or queue cardholders when full. Guest admission follows the allowance on the card that issued your membership. The Amsterdam Schiphol page lists all lounges, including the KLM Crown and Star Alliance lounges members cannot use.
How we score#
Ratings are editorial on a 1 to 5 scale, as described in our methodology; compare against the 5 best lounges at AMS.
Putting this into practice#
The names I'd check against the actual boarding pass include Aspire Lounge 26, Aspire Lounge 41. I would start with the terminal and the time available after security. That turns a directory into a realistic shortlist. A lounge can be excellent and still be a poor choice for this departure if reaching it uses most of the waiting time. The location notes above should do as much work as the overall score.
The access check comes next. I'd identify the exact card, membership, status or ticket being used and read the conditions for that route into the lounge. A lounge appearing on a card's map is a starting point for that check. It is not a reason to assume every fare, guest or departure will qualify in the same way.
I would decide what I want from the stop before comparing amenities. For a meal, the food available during the actual visit matters. For work, I'd look for a suitable seat and power. For a short connection, simply finding a comfortable place near the gate may be the better result. There is little value in an amenity I cannot use.
The trade-offs I would check#
Traveling with someone else changes the calculation. I'd check the party's eligibility together, including any guest charge, rather than discover at reception that only one person is covered. A paid visit needs to make sense for the whole group and the time left. I would compare that total with a meal or a quieter seat elsewhere in the terminal.
Related reading#
Cite this article
Patrick Karsh. “Priority Pass at AMS: where to go.” Lounge Frog. Published 2026-09-29. Updated 2026-11-03. https://www.loungefrog.com/programs/priority-pass/airports/ams
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Quick answers
Is there a Priority Pass lounge at AMS?
Yes, 2 lounges: Aspire Lounge 41 (Non-Schengen Piers; often at capacity; entry may be refused or queued) and Aspire Lounge 26 (Schengen Piers). Entry depends on enrollment, flight, tier, guest and capacity rules; holding a card or membership alone does not guarantee entry.
Which cards get me into Priority Pass lounges?
Altitude Black (2 Priority Pass visits per year (Altitude Rewards version), one shareable with a companion.), Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants) (limited visits per year), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France) (Main and supplementary Platinum cardholders: 15 visits/year each (calendar year from 2027), 1 free guest each; extra visits €30 per person.), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition (Unlimited lounge access in India and abroad for primary and add-on cardholders.), Infinia Metal Edition (Unlimited international Priority Pass visits for primary and add-on cardholders; guests US$27 + GST.), JetBlue Premier Card (Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and each authorized user, with 1 guest each.), Magnus (Unlimited international visits; 4 free guest visits per card year.), Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium (lounges only, no restaurants; 2 guests free, then $35 each), Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard (Unlimited visits for main and additional cardholders; guests £24 each.), Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve (Unlimited international visits for the primary cardholder; 12 guest visits per calendar year.), Reserve Card (Unlimited for principal + 1 guest; supplementary cardholders unlimited, their guests US$35.), Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve (Priority Pass Select for the primary cardmember and authorized users, up to 2 guests each; $27 per extra guest.), Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia) (From October 1, 2026: complimentary membership for the primary cardmember only; additional/employee cardmembers no longer receive membership. Primary cardmember may bring one complimentary guest, subject to lounge terms.), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite (10 visits per membership year for the principal cardholder; extra visits US$35.), Venture X (Primary cardholder only; enrollment required.), Venture X Business (Primary cardholder only; enrollment required.).
Are there conditions at these lounges?
Aspire Lounge 41: often at capacity; entry may be refused or queued.
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