Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)

Arriving at Rotterdam The Hague Airport involves a brief walk from the aircraft or tarmac into the single terminal building for border control, baggage claim, and customs clearance.

• Follow the ground floor signage from the gate or walk from the apron into the arrivals hall.
• Passengers arriving from non-Schengen destinations must present a valid passport or national ID at Koninklijke Marechaussee border control.
• Collect checked baggage from the reclaim carousels located in the arrivals zone.
• Clear Dutch Customs (Douane) by taking the green channel if you have nothing to declare, or the red channel if carrying goods exceeding duty-free allowances.
• Exit directly into the public arrivals concourse to access ground transport, taxi ranks, and airport amenities.

• Bus

  Public Bus (RET Line 33)

  RET Bus 33 departs from directly outside the terminal forecourt and runs directly to Rotterdam Centraal main railway station.

  Dauer:

  roughly 20-25 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €2-€4

• Zug

  Bus + Metro (RET Line 33 to Meijersplein)

  Take RET Bus 33 to Meijersplein Metro Station (approx. 5 minutes), then transfer to RandstadRail Metro Line E toward Den Haag Centraal.

  Dauer:

  roughly 35-45 minutes total

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €4-€7 total

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official licensed taxis are available at the designated taxi rank located immediately outside the terminal entrance.

  Dauer:

  roughly 15-20 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €25-€40

• Fahrdienste

  Rideshare

  Rideshare services operate via app pickup points at designated passenger drop-off and pick-up zones.

  Dauer:

  roughly 15-25 minutes to Rotterdam

  Typische Kosten:

  typically €20-€35 to Rotterdam

The airport does not operate direct air-to-air transit connections. Transferring passengers collect baggage and clear border control before onward travel via public transport or rail.

• No airside transit zone exists; all arriving passengers exit into the public landside area.
• To reach Schiphol Airport or other Dutch cities, take RET Bus 33 to Rotterdam Centraal and transfer to national NS train services.
• Allow adequate connection times when self-connecting between separate flight bookings.

Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the terminal building for all passengers.

• Select the official public Wi-Fi network from your device settings.
• Accept the landing page terms and conditions to connect without mandatory registration.
• Coverage extends across check-in, security, gate areas, and the arrivals hall.

The currency used is the Euro (EUR). Cashless payments are standard and widely preferred across vendors and public transport.

• ATMs accepting international bank cards are located in the landside concourse.
• Contactless debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted by almost all taxis, shops, and public transport operators.
• Public transport uses the OVpay system, allowing passengers to tap in and tap out using a contactless bank card.

Dining options are available both landside in the main concourse and airside after security.

• Landside options include a cafe and bakery concept for light meals, coffee, and refreshments.
• Airside facilities offer seated food service, grab-and-go options, and hot beverages near departure gates.
• Operating hours generally align with scheduled early morning and late evening flight departures.

An executive lounge facility is available airside for eligible passengers and walk-in visitors subject to capacity.

• The lounge is situated past security in the departures area.
• Provides complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a quiet seating area.
• Access is granted via partner airline status, lounge membership programmes, or single-use entry passes purchased online or at the door.

An On-site hotel is situated within walking distance of the passenger terminal, with additional accommodation nearby.

• Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Wings Rotterdam is located immediately adjacent to the terminal premises.
• Several business hotels are located within a 5-to-10-minute drive in the surrounding Business Park Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
• Central Rotterdam hotels can be reached in approximately 20 minutes via public bus or taxi.

Baggage reclaim carousels are located immediately post-immigration in the arrivals hall.

• Baggage status screens indicate the assigned carousel for each arriving flight.
• Lost or damaged baggage enquiries should be directed to the ground handling service desk in the arrivals area.
• Short-term luggage storage lockers are available inside the terminal building.

Basic family amenities are provided inside the terminal building for passengers travelling with young children.

• Baby-changing facilities are integrated into accessible toilet facilities both landside and airside.
• Strollers are permitted up to the boarding gate, subject to individual airline policies.
• Seating areas and food outlets accommodate families with high chairs and space for pushchairs.

• ATMs
• Free Wi-Fi
• Information Desk
• Luggage Lockers
• Executive Lounge
• Car Rental Desks
• Taxi Rank
• Accessible Toilets

Lokale Notrufnummer: 112 (National Emergency Number)

• Dial 112 for urgent police, ambulance, or fire services anywhere in the Netherlands.
• Airport security personnel and first responders can be summoned by contacting any official airport staff member or visiting the central information desk.
• For lost passports or consular emergencies, contact your national embassy located in The Hague or consulate in Rotterdam.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• Rotterdam The Hague Airport Official SiteOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)Regierungsquelle
• Dutch Customs (Belastingdienst Douane)Regierungsquelle
• RET Public Transport RotterdamOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe