Flights Rotterdam → London
RTM → LCY
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to London?
The flight from Rotterdam (RTM) to London (LCY) 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 Rotterdam to London, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Fokker 50, Avro RJ85, and Saab 2000. The destination airport in London sees over three million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The Rotterdam (RTM) → London (LCY) route is operated by Air France, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rotterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rotterdam (RTM) to London (LCY) heads west for about 306 km, a flight time of roughly 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rotterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 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 RTM-LCY
Frequently asked questions about RTM-LCY
The flight from Rotterdam (RTM) to London (LCY) 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.
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The Rotterdam-London route is about 306 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
