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RTM Rotterdam The Hague Airport

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Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) serves Rotterdam, about 5 km northwest of Rotterdam. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATARTM
ICAOEHRD
ServesRotterdam
From centre5 km
Non-stop29
Airlines8
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Elevation-5 m

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The airport in numbers

Rotterdam The Hague Airport — facts & history

We pulled Rotterdam The Hague Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.1M passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
2.1M
as of 2022
Elevation
-5 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1997–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Rotterdam

The airport is about 5 km northwest of Rotterdam, about 14 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Schiphol has a rail station right under arrivals, trains to central Amsterdam every few minutes and to cities nationwide.

Taxi & apps: Metered official taxi. Uber and Bolt are legal and active. Estimated fare to the centre: €12–€20.

Tipping: 5% or round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~14 min€12–€20
Private transfer~14 minfixed upfront
Car rental~14 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From RTM to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Delft8 km24 min€18–€29
The Hague16 km34 min€33–€53
Haarlem49 km69 min€95–€151
Utrecht49 km69 min€95–€151
Amsterdam56 km78 min€108–€172
Eindhoven92 km96 min€175–€279
Giethoorn141 km149 min€267–€424
Maastricht151 km158 min€286–€454
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€12–€20 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Rotterdam ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Non-stop flights to about 29 destinations, operated by 8 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Transavia Holland · British Airways · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Lufthansa · Turkish Airlines · American Airlines · CityJet · Air France

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Rotterdam The Hague Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Rotterdam shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to the centre of Rotterdam?
Schiphol has a rail station right under arrivals, trains to central Amsterdam every few minutes and to cities nationwide. The airport is about 5 km northwest of Rotterdam, about 14 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Rotterdam?
Roughly €12–€20 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Rotterdam The Hague Airport?
Metered official taxi. Uber and Bolt are legal and active.
What's the cheapest way from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Rotterdam?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Schiphol has a rail station right under arrivals, trains to central Amsterdam every few minutes and to cities nationwide.
Can I get from Rotterdam The Hague Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Schiphol has a rail station right under arrivals, trains to central Amsterdam every few minutes and to cities nationwide. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Rotterdam The Hague Airport?
About 29 destinations, including London, London, Ibiza, Eindhoven. 8 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Rotterdam The Hague Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Rotterdam The Hague Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Rotterdam The Hague Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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