Yes, you can absolutely bring cheese from Amsterdam on a plane, but the rules depend on its texture and your destination. "Hard" or "Semi-hard" cheeses like aged Gouda, Edam, and Leyden are considered solid food and can be carried in both your carry-on and checked luggage without issue. However, "soft" or "creamy" cheeses like fresh goat cheese or brie are often treated as liquids/gels by security; if they are in containers larger than 100ml, they will be confiscated at the Schiphol checkpoint. A high-value peer tip for 2026: if you are flying to the United States or Australia, you must declare the cheese at customs. While vacuum-sealed hard cheese is generally allowed, any cheese containing "meat" (like some herb/ham blends) or unpasteurized "liquid" cores may be seized. Buying your cheese at the "duty-free" shops after security is the highest-value way to ensure it is travel-ready and meets airline weight regulations.