Flying from Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Rotterdam The Hague Airport is small, fast and ideal if you live in the Randstad. No endless terminals: you're through security in no time and fly direct to popular cities and sun destinations, mainly with Transavia.

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Direct destinations from Rotterdam

Rotterdam runs mainly on Transavia, alongside TUI fly and seasonal carriers. You fly direct to cities and sun destinations such as Barcelona, Lisbon, Malaga, Alicante, Faro and Spanish and Greek islands. The choice is smaller than Schiphol, but for a weekend or sun holiday there's often a direct flight available.

Cheapest destinations from Rotterdam

Prices are comparable to Eindhoven and often sharper than Schiphol on the same route, because they're nearly all direct Transavia flights. Spanish and Portuguese destinations are best value in the shoulder seasons. Check the live price by putting your destination into the trip planner with Rotterdam (RTM) as departure.

When to book for the best price

For a cheap flight from Rotterdam, book city breaks 6 to 12 weeks ahead and sun holidays 3 to 4 months in advance. The smaller schedule means popular flights fill up faster, so don't wait too long. Read our guide on when to book flights.

Parking at Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Parking here is straightforward and relatively cheap, and booking ahead saves money too. The car parks are within walking or a short shuttle distance of the terminal. By public transport take the metro or bus to the airport; from Rotterdam Central it's about 20-25 minutes.

How early should you arrive?

Rotterdam is one of the fastest airports in the Netherlands. Even so, we advise being there 1.5 to 2 hours before departure, especially in holiday periods. With hand luggage only and online check-in you'll usually be fine with 1.5 hours.

Hand luggage per airline

Transavia and TUI fly have their own hand luggage rules; a small bag under the seat is usually free, while a trolley often costs extra on the cheapest fares. Check your ticket in advance. We list the sizes and weights in our hand luggage guide.

Ready to plan?

Live in the Randstad? Open the trip planner, pick Rotterdam (RTM) as your departure point and get a complete trip plan with live prices in 30 seconds. Unsure about the destination? Browse our destinations.