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London Rotterdam
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Fri, 17 May LCY - RTM
Fri, 17 May RTM - LCY
£293 £285
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Thu, 23 May LCY - RTM
£59 £58
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London Rotterdam
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Thu, 09 May LCY - RTM
Thu, 09 May RTM - LCY
£137 £134
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London Rotterdam
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Fri, 10 May LCY - RTM
Sun, 12 May RTM - LCY
£145 £142
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London Rotterdam
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Tue, 21 May LCY - RTM
Wed, 22 May RTM - LCY
£232 £227
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
23% Trains are 23% more expensive in Rotterdam than in London.
London £2.8
Rotterdam £3.43
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
36% A meal in Rotterdam is 36% cheaper than a meal in London.
London £20
Rotterdam £12.87
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.16 EUR
1 EUR = 0.87 GBP
Last checked on 27 April 2024
Distance: 199 miles
London airports
Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles
Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles
Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles
London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles
Rotterdam airports
Schiphol (AMS) How far from city centre: 34 miles
Welschap (EIN) How far from city centre: 51 miles
Niederrhein (Weeze) (NRN) How far from city centre: 75 miles
Rotterdam (RTM) How far from city centre: 10 miles

Getting to and from the airport

Flights departing from London

London is a city that is known for its art, culture, commerce and ancient monuments. It is served by a few airports such as Luton, Stansted and Gatwick. Gatwick is known for being the airport with a single runway that is extremely busy.

Flights from London to Rotterdam take off from London's many airports. If your flight is taking off from London City Airport, you can consider yourself very lucky as this is located within city limits. However, Luton, Stansted and Southend are far away and need adequate travel time to reach. Heathrow and Gatwick are the most popular airports serving London.

Getting to London airport

London Rotterdam flights take off from one of the six airports of London. Once you confirm from which airport your plane is taking off, all you need to do is board a train that takes you directly to one of the six airports. However, if your plane is taking off from London City Airport, just call a cab or hire a taxi. This is located within Central London and your taxi fare will not be a lot. However, try to take trains from central London to reach the other five airports. They are all a fair distance away but Gatwick and Heathrow are connected by high speed trains.

Arriving to Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located in the Netherlands and is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is known for its riverside setting, architecture, and its throbbing cultural life. Begin your journey at the Maritime Museum Rotterdam, which reveals a maritime past of the Netherlands, when it was a colonial power. Visit the Market Hall, which is a new landmark designed by MVRDV an architectural firm. Head toward Lijnbaan, a unique pedestrian street known for its shopping options. Do not forget to visit Kruiskade, an up-market shopping destination. Spend time at one of the many bars and clubs that are scattered across the city.

How to get to the city centre

Flights to Rotterdam from London land at Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport is conveniently located within easy reach of Rotterdam and The Hague. To get to central Rotterdam, all you need to do is get on bus 33, which will drop you off at Rotterdam Central Station. You can also choose to get off at Meijersplein station, where you can take metro line E to reach central Rotterdam. There are taxis available outside the arrivals area and it is a convenient mode of transport for those who want to reach their destination safely and comfortably, though it may cost a little more.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Rotterdam

How long does the flight take to go from London to Rotterdam?
The total flight time between London and Rotterdam is of around 00:54 hours on average, considering an average distance of 293 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from London to Rotterdam at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Rotterdam is 58£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Rotterdam expensive to visit compared to London?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Rotterdam costs an average of 3.43 GBP, 14% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.00 GBP, while train tickets costs 23% more in Rotterdam: 3.43 GBP against 2.80 GBP in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 12.87 GBP in Rotterdam, 36% less than the 20.00 GBP in London. The price of the coffee is around 28% cheaper in Rotterdam, with an average of 2.56 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.58 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from London to Rotterdam?
The most popular months to book a trip from London to Rotterdam are July, August and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from London to Rotterdam?
The best time of the year to go to Rotterdam when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Rotterdam from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, March and December are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Rotterdam.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Rotterdam?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Netherlands may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Rotterdam compared to London?
While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Rotterdam's temperatures can go up to 30.93 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.18 ºC in Rotterdam, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Rotterdam have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between London and Rotterdam?
The main airport route flying between London and Rotterdam is: London City (LCY) to Rotterdam (RTM). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • British Airways.
  • BA Cityflyer.
Which are the airlines with flights from London to Rotterdam?
Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Rotterdam are:
  • British Airways.
  • BA Cityflyer.
Flight Duration 54 minutes Flights between London and Rotterdam take, on average, 54 minutes minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £58 Cheapest price for a flight between London and Rotterdam found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport London City The airport London City is the departure airport operating flights between London and Rotterdam
Arriving Airport Rotterdam Flights departing London with Rotterdam as destination arrive at Rotterdam

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