Travelling from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The timezone in Rotterdam is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Rotterdam The Hague Airport is located in Rotterdam.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Istanbul to RTM.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to RTM departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) flight ticket out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Work out whether departing from SAW makes the most sense for you.
Board your direct flight from Istanbul to RTM with Pegasus. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of SAW.
Pegasus has the largest share of bookings on the SAW to RTM route.
The top carrier for punctuality is Pegasus. Its Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport flights arrive as planned 77.05% of the time.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Check out these connections between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and RTM:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Kayseri Airport (ASR)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to RTM flight:
76.93% of all departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near RTM and hit the pillow fast:
Travel at your own speed with a Rotterdam The Hague Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and see more of Rotterdam and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport flight.
Getting from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to central Rotterdam
The centre of Rotterdam is roughly 5 kilometres from Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
At the moment, ر.ق. 172 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 494. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Istanbul to RTM, book your ticket seven months before your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Rotterdam. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Istanbul to RTM flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Rotterdam, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 8ºC.
More about Rotterdam
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Rotterdam right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Rotterdam Centraal Station, Erasmus Bridge and RooftopWalk Rotterdam are essential stops on your Rotterdam itinerary.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Groningen is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered after you've seen Rotterdam. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza.
Around 113 kilometres east of Rotterdam, Apeldoorn is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. No visit is complete without checking out Paleis Het Loo, Het Loo Apeldoorn and Paleispark Het Loo.
