Rotterdam is served by Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), a city airport offering a focused selection of European arrivals. Primarily a base for low-cost and regional carriers, it provides a convenient and often affordable alternative to Amsterdam Schiphol for arrivals from key European city-break and sun destinations into RTM.
Travelers flying into Rotterdam will find direct flights from a range of popular European cities. Top arrival routes include from London (LCY), Berlin (BER), Manchester (MAN), Barcelona (BCN), Milan (BGY), and Budapest (BUD) into RTM. The airport also receives arrivals from a number of Mediterranean holiday destinations in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece, with increased frequency during the summer months into Rotterdam.
The market for arrivals into Rotterdam is dominated by low-cost carrier Transavia, which operates its main base at RTM for incoming flights. British Airways operates the key business route from London City (LCY) into Rotterdam. Other airlines include Wizz Air and seasonal charter operators flying into RTM. This focus on point-to-point leisure and business arrivals keeps operations efficient.
To secure cheap flights to Rotterdam, book with Transavia as early as possible, especially for summer holiday arrival routes into RTM. The airport's smaller size means shorter queues and easier navigation for arriving passengers, adding value beyond the ticket price. For destinations not served directly into RTM, the best strategy is to fly into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) — which offers a global network — and then take a short train ride (about 25-30 minutes) to Rotterdam. RTM is ideal for quick arrivals from major European cities without the crowds of a major hub, but for long-haul arrivals, AMS is the practical choice.
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