Flights London → Rotterdam
LCY → RTM
How long is the flight from London to Rotterdam?
The flight from London (LCY) to Rotterdam (RTM) takes about 48 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Rotterdam, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Fokker 50, Avro RJ85, and Saab 2000. The destination airport in Rotterdam sees approximately 2,133,708 passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and demand for air travel between these two cities.
The London (LCY) → Rotterdam (RTM) route is operated by Air France, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Rotterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Rotterdam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LCY) to Rotterdam (RTM) heads east for about 306 km, a flight time of roughly 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Rotterdam it is 1.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LCY-RTM
Frequently asked questions about LCY-RTM
The flight from London (LCY) to Rotterdam (RTM) takes about 48 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Air France, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Rotterdam, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Rotterdam route is about 306 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
