Flights Rotterdam → London
RTM → LCY
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 10.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Rotterdam the average ATFM delay is 0.0 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into London it is 1.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating RTM-LCY
Frequently asked questions about RTM-LCY
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.
