Travelling from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Paris: what you need to know
Paris and Rotterdam (where Rotterdam The Hague Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
To ensure you get on your flight from RTM to Paris, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to find a flight from RTM to Paris that includes a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You don't need a visa for France if you hold a passport from Netherlands and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before booking your flight tickets from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Paris, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
RTM is about 8 kilometres from central Rotterdam. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 44 minutes.
After an easy start to your vacation? Stay near RTM. Whether you have an early flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Paris or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Paris
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Paris is C$154. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$287. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RTM to Paris if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Paris.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is about 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). As soon as your flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Paris has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 34 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 57 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from RTM to Paris:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month for flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Paris. To avoid the crowds, head to Paris in February when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Paris, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from RTM to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Paris, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are popular attractions which should be on any good Paris itinerary.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
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