Flying from Melbourne to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne 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 ten hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Melbourne to RTM.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
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Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving on schedule.
About Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RTM instead:
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Getting from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to central Rotterdam
Rotterdam The Hague Airport is around 3 miles from central Rotterdam. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Rotterdam The Hague Airport is £582. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £1,119. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to RTM. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM). July is when most people visit Rotterdam. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
The warmest month in Rotterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Melbourne to RTM plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Rotterdam The Hague Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rotterdam
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rotterdam:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Rotterdam Centraal Station, Erasmus Bridge and RooftopWalk Rotterdam are top sights which should feature on every Rotterdam itinerary.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've visited Rotterdam, now it's time to explore other corners of the Netherlands. Travel about 209 kms (130 miles) north-east to Groningen to tick off its top sights. From Noorderplantsoen to Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Apeldoorn is another well-known destination in the Netherlands and is around 113 kms (70 miles) east of Rotterdam. No journey is complete without seeing Paleis Het Loo, Het Loo Apeldoorn and Paleispark Het Loo.