Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam Airport (RTM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
The timezone in Rotterdam is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LCY to RTM start from 07:00 — the first with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 18:35 with British Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 16 weekly London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your LCY to RTM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Rotterdam (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the Netherlands!). Browse the direct flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is British Airways.
With a reliable 86.79% of services arriving as planned, British Airways has the best on-time record for LCY to RTM flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LCY and RTM include:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam Airport (RTM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport flight is Rs31,535. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs66,363. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from LCY to RTM by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
82% of flights leaving London City Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LCY.
To get to London City Airport from central London, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LCY:
Arriving at Rotterdam Airport (RTM)
Consider booking a hotel close to RTM if you have a late London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Rotterdam Airport rental car and discover Rotterdam and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Hertz and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Rotterdam Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Rotterdam Airport (RTM)
The quietest month for a flight from London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport is November, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Rotterdam based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from London City Airport to Rotterdam Airport for August if you'd like to explore Rotterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LCY to RTM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres north-east of Rotterdam, a visit to Amsterdam will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the Netherlands, head for The Hague, roughly 21 kilometres north-west of Rotterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are key reasons to visit.