Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rotterdam Airport (RTM): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Rotterdam Airport.
Rotterdam is one hour behind Athens and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ATH to RTM flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Rotterdam (and then seeing more of the Netherlands!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Athens International Airport to Rotterdam Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Rotterdam Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and RTM:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Crete Heraklion Airport
Corfu Airport
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of the flights that depart from Athens International Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Athens International Airport to Rotterdam Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Rotterdam Airport (RTM)
If you're getting in on a late Athens International Airport to Rotterdam Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near RTM:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Rotterdam Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis to explore Rotterdam and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Rotterdam Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Rotterdam Airport (RTM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Rotterdam Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Rotterdam in November.
When booking your flight from Athens International Airport to Rotterdam Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rotterdam, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to RTM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam is just one of the many cities in the Netherlands waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rotterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House.
The Hague is another must-experience destination in the Netherlands and is around 21 kilometres north-west of Rotterdam. No journey is complete without dropping by Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
