American Express Confirms More Details About Its Amsterdam Centurion Lounge — What We Know So Far

Updated: June 9, 2026, 10:17am CDT

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Details of the Amsterdam Centurion Lounge
Why Amsterdam?
Final Thoughts

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The American Express Centurion Lounge network is about to get its third location in Europe, thanks to plans for a new lounge in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the fourth-busiest airport in Europe, and Amex is the first global credit card company to announce plans for a private lounge at the hub.

When will the Centurion Lounge open in Amsterdam, and what will travelers find inside? Here’s what we know so far.

Details of the Amsterdam Centurion Lounge

The Centurion Lounge in Amsterdam (AMS) will cover nearly 6,000 square feet. That’s smaller than the 6,300 square feet of Philadelphia’s Centurion Lounge.

The lounge, expected to open in 2026 between Concourses E and F, will feature a Dutch-inspired design. The aesthetic will draw inspiration from Amsterdam’s famous waterways with blues, greens, and earth tones, and the design will evoke the iconic houses lining the canals.

A coffee bar, which will celebrate Dutch coffee culture, will be a focus of the lounge. There will also be premium dining serving locally inspired bites, a full-service bar, multiple seating zones with charging ports near every seat, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

AMS Centurion Lounge rendering — The bar at the upcoming Centurion Lounge in Amsterdam. Image Credit: American Express

Hot Tip:

The lounge’s location between Concourses E and F means it will serve passengers traveling outside the Schengen Zone. Airlines operating from these areas include KLM, Delta, China Airlines, China Southern, EVA Air, and Malaysia Airlines. Travelers flying within the Schengen Area generally won’t be able to access the lounge without clearing passport control and departing on a non-Schengen flight.

Why Amsterdam?

The Centurion Lounge network continues to grow, with plans for lounges in Newark (EWR), Salt Lake City (SLC), and Tokyo Haneda (HND) previously announced.

Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport is well-connected in Europe; it welcomed nearly 67 million passengers in 2024. It offers flights to more than 300 worldwide destinations and serves as the main hub for SkyTeam carrier KLM. And Amex says over 600,000 of its cardholders pass through the airport annually.

“We are proud to welcome American Express as the first global credit card company that will open a proprietary lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with an iconic Centurion Lounge,” said Dave Stroop, manager of terminal development at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. “With its focus on comfort, premium amenities, and exceptional service, we’re confident the Centurion Lounge will elevate the travel experience for eligible card members and attract both returning and new airport travelers alike.”

Hot Tip:

The international network of American Express Centurion Lounges includes locations in Mexico, Argentina, Sweden, the U.K., along with upcoming lounges in both Tokyo and Amsterdam. These lounges typically have different guest policies than the Centurion Lounges in the U.S. — and they’re often more generous.

Final Thoughts

The Centurion Lounge is gaining another international location. While there’s still no confirmed opening date beyond a planned 2026 debut, American Express has begun teasing the upcoming lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol. Its location between Concourses E and F means it will primarily benefit travelers departing on long-haul and other non-Schengen flights from one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs.