Flying from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM): What you need to know
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is Istanbul's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) departing from here.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport is located in Rotterdam. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to RTM.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Istanbul to RTM with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and RTM include:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG)
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) plane ticket out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check if flying out of SAW makes more sense for your journey.
Pegasus has direct flights from Istanbul to RTM leaving from SAW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Pegasus Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from SAW to RTM.
With 75.41% of its services arriving as scheduled, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and RTM are:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to RTM flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near RTM:
To get 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
Central Rotterdam is around 5 kilometres from Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
$86 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport. A return flight starts at $198. These prices may change based on demand.
Book seven months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to RTM.
Plan your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to RTM is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. December 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 perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Istanbul to RTM plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rotterdam to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rotterdam
Start your Rotterdam trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory are highlights which should be on any good Rotterdam itinerary.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres northeast of Rotterdam, a trip to Groningen will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the Netherlands, consider Apeldoorn, roughly 113 kilometres east of Rotterdam. Paleis Het Loo, Het Loo Apeldoorn and Apenheul are the start of reasons to visit.
