# Amex opens its first continental Europe Centurion Lounge at Schiphol

_Sep 16 12:46_

Tags: American Express, Amex Centurion Lounge, Amsterdam, credit card, loyalty program, lounge

Type: New route

## Summary

American Express will open a roughly 6,000-square-foot Centurion Lounge between Concourse E and F at Amsterdam Schiphol on September 17, 2026. It is the 33rd lounge in the global network and the first in continental Europe. The space sits in the non-Schengen zone, so it only serves that side of the airport. It is open daily from 6 a.m. until 9:30 p.m.

The design uses floor-to-ceiling windows and Dutch-inspired colors, with works by local artists. A Blue Roast barista bar is the 4th such coffee setup in the Centurion network. There is a full bar and a buffet of seasonal Dutch and regional dishes. Private restrooms and a phone booth are included. There are no showers. The lounge is among the smallest in the network, so crowding is expected.

Schiphol otherwise has few lounges, including 2 busy Aspire Priority Pass rooms, which is likely to drive heavy demand. From September 17, 2026, use it when transiting the non-Schengen side with Centurion Lounge access, and expect crowds.

## Key facts

- **Starts**: Sep 17, 2026
- **Numbers**:
  - 33rd lounge: position in the global Centurion Lounge network
  - 6,000 square feet: lounge size
  - 6AM time: daily opening time
  - 9:30PM time: daily closing time
- **Where**: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), Concourse E & F
- **Takeaway**: If you can access Centurion Lounges and are transiting AMS non-Schengen from September 17, 2026, plan to use it but expect crowds.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/amex-centurion-lounge-amsterdam-airport) — Amex Centurion Lounge Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Opens, With Barista Coffee Bar!

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