Berlin to Rotterdam flights
Rotterdam lies 612 km (380 mi) west of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 32 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Berlin | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 3.4 million | 868,135 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Nearest large airport | BER, 19 km out | RTM, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 2761–9999 |
What changes when you arrive in Rotterdam
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Berlin
Berlin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Rotterdam
Rotterdam is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 47 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 81 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,218 ft | -15 ft |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | 47 km (29 mi) | 12,467 ft | -11 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 81 km (50 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
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Staying in Rotterdam
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam. Of the 167 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 4 are five-star. Across 101 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 297,438 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rotterdam from Berlin?
612 km (380 mi) in a straight line, west of Berlin.
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Rotterdam by air?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Rotterdam?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Berlin to Rotterdam flights?
Typically Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM); Rotterdam also has AMS, EIN, ANR.
What currency do I need in Rotterdam?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rotterdam?
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.