Rotterdam-The Hague Airport serves both cities, the major port of Rotterdam and the seat of government at The Hague, approximately 6 km from Rotterdam's city center.
It is a smaller and more centrally located alternative to Schiphol for visitors to these two Dutch cities.
How to get to Rotterdam Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to RTM
Parking near Rotterdam Airport
A multi-level parking structure is adjacent to the terminal building.
Rates are in line with Dutch standards.
How to get to Rotterdam from RTM
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Rotterdam Airport
The principal car rental operators manage a desk in the arrivals area.
A driver's license, passport and credit card are all you need for a rental.
Hotels near Rotterdam Airport
At the airport in Overschie
The Fletcher Hotel is about 200 metres from the terminal, a minute by car; the Amrâth Airport Hotel is 700 metres away with a free shuttle on working days from 5 to 23; the ibis budget is about 900 metres away. Bus 33 reaches the centre in 20-25 minutes.
Best for: Short layovers and early departures, when it pays to stay a step from check-in.
- Check-in is reached in a few minutes on foot or with the free shuttle, with no worries about traffic on the A13
- Handy too for anyone arriving late at night, when buses to the centre are sparser
- Overschie is a residential and industrial district: for dinner you almost always stay at the hotel
- The centre of Rotterdam still needs 20-25 minutes by bus or about 15 by car
Recommended hotels
- Fletcher Hotel Rotterdam-Airport About 200 metres from the terminal, a minute by car: among the hotels in the area, this is by far the closest to check-in. View availability
- Amrâth Airport Hotel Rotterdam 700 metres from the terminal, with a free shuttle from Monday to Friday from 5 to 23: handy for anyone with a very early flight who doesn't want to rely on a taxi. View availability
Nieuwe Maas waterfront and central station
Bus 33 from the airport to the centre in 20-25 minutes, running every 10 minutes by day and every 30 in the evening; by car about 15 minutes for the 4 km.
Best for: Those who want to see Rotterdam: skyline, Erasmusbrug and Markthal on one side, the practicality of the station for frequent travellers on the other.
- From the Leuvehaven waterfront you can walk to the Erasmusbrug and the Markthal with no need for transport
- Near the central station you can reach anywhere downtown on foot and leave comfortably for Schiphol or The Hague
- In the evening bus 33 to the airport becomes less frequent: for late returns the taxi is the better bet
- The station area, very busy by day, has little evening life compared with the waterfront or Witte de With
Recommended hotels
- Haven Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton At the foot of the Erasmusbrug on the Leuvehaven, with a waterside terrace and a panoramic rooftop pool; among the few hotels in Rotterdam with a direct view of the skyline and the river. View availability
- Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG On Weena, about 5 minutes on foot from the central station: handy for those catching an early train or arriving late from another airport. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact, with predominantly European traffic.
The suggested margin before boarding for flights is 2 hours.
Map of Rotterdam Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Rotterdam-The Hague or Schiphol better for visiting The Hague?
Rotterdam-The Hague is smaller and more central for both cities; Schiphol offers more international connections but requires a longer transfer to The Hague.
Q. Why does Rotterdam have such modern architecture?
The city was almost entirely destroyed by bombing in World War II and rebuilt with bold, contemporary architecture, very different from Amsterdam's historic style.
Q. How far is The Hague from the airport?
About 25-30 minutes by car or bus.
Q. Why does Rotterdam have such an important port?
It's Europe's largest port by cargo traffic, a position it has held for decades thanks to its direct outlet to the North Sea via the New Waterway: a role that has also shaped the city's industrial development and identity.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
