Rotterdam Airport

The Local Airport

Rotterdam The Hague Airport is the closest airport to Rotterdam city centre, located just 8 kilometres away. Thanks to its convenient location, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by public transport or car.

Rotterdam The Hague Airport is the third-largest airport in the Netherlands and offers direct flights to numerous European destinations.

Some of the main airlines operating at the airport include: Transavia, British Airways, Corendon Airlines, TUI Fly, Freebird, Skyalps and Pegasus Airlines.

Public Transport

Bus

Getting from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to the city centre by public transport is easy, fast and affordable.

Bus 33 runs from the airport to Rotterdam Centraal every 10 minutes on weekdays. At weekends, services run every 15 minutes in the morning and every 20 minutes in the afternoon.

Things to keep in mind for your return journey to the airport:

On weekdays, the first bus of the morning leaves Rotterdam Centraal at 6:00 am.
On Saturdays, the first bus leaves Rotterdam Centraal at 6:50 am.
On Sundays, the first bus leaves Rotterdam Centraal at 8:30 am.

Taxi

If you prefer to take a taxi to or from Rotterdam The Hague Airport, it is advisable to book online in advance. You can also arrange your taxi in advance for the day of your departure.

The official taxi rank is located directly outside the arrivals terminal.

These are some of the taxi companies operating at Rotterdam The Hague Airport:

Oranjetaxiservice
Rotterdamtaxicentrale
Rotterdam Airport Taxi

What to Do After Arriving at the Airport

If this is your first visit to Rotterdam, we also recommend checking our guides to Public Transport, What to See in Rotterdam and Walking Routes to help you plan your stay.

Other options to get to Rotterdam

Eindhoven Airport | Schiphol Airport | By ferry | By road | By train