Flights to Leiden
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Leiden is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 23 km (14 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, 25 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 23 km (14 mi) | 7,218 ft | -15 ft |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,467 ft | -11 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,218 ft, RTM handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at -15 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Leiden
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiden to London | United Kingdom | 325 km (202 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Leiden to Berlin | Germany | 607 km (377 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Leiden to Madrid | Spain | 1,447 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Leiden to Rome | Italy | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Leiden to Paris | France | 398 km (247 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Leiden to Hamburg | Germany | 400 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Leiden to Budapest | Hungary | 1,162 km (722 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Leiden to Warsaw | Poland | 1,124 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Leiden to Vienna | Austria | 951 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Leiden to Barcelona | Spain | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Leiden to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,161 km (722 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Leiden to Munich | Germany | 674 km (419 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Leiden to Milan | Italy | 820 km (509 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Leiden to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,428 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Leiden to Prague | Czechia | 729 km (453 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Leiden to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 436 km (271 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Leiden to Copenhagen | Denmark | 657 km (408 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Leiden to Oslo | Norway | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Leiden to Köln | Germany | 218 km (135 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Leiden to Dublin | Ireland | 734 km (456 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Leiden to Naples | Italy | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Leiden to Marseille | France | 988 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Leiden to Beijing | China | 7,858 km (4,883 mi) | about 10 h 49 min |
| Leiden to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,225 km (1,383 mi) | about 3 h 36 min |
| Leiden to Tianjin | China | 7,966 km (4,950 mi) | about 10 h 58 min |
| Leiden to Moscow | Russia | 2,182 km (1,356 mi) | about 3 h 33 min |
| Leiden to Harbin | China | 7,812 km (4,854 mi) | about 10 h 46 min |
| Leiden to Shenyang | China | 8,033 km (4,992 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Leiden to New York City | United States | 5,845 km (3,632 mi) | about 8 h 15 min |
| Leiden to Dalian | China | 8,209 km (5,101 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Leiden?
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) is the closest large airport at 23 km (14 mi). The others, AMS, EIN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RTM from Leiden city centre?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Leiden on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.