Find Cheap Flights from Brighton to Rotterdam – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brighton to Rotterdam:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 07:56
• Latest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 21:21.

The flight takes about 56m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Brighton to Rotterdam.

A direct flight from Brighton to Rotterdam takes 56m, covering 212 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Brighton to Rotterdam range from £125 to £206, with an average of £154 over the past 12 months. Anything below £125 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 6% below the route average of £154. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £154 return, compared with £327 via a stopover through Alicante (ALC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Brighton to Rotterdam flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Avis
• Thrifty

Flights from Brighton to Rotterdam may depart from several airports in Brighton area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Rotterdam The Hague (RTM).

One-stop flights from Brighton to Rotterdam most commonly connect through:

• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Ibiza (IBZ) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Alicante (ALC) – 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Brighton to Rotterdam. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £148 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £177, a difference of £29.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Brighton and Rotterdam. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Transavia

Flying via Alicante (ALC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 34m, compared to 9h 37m via Ibiza (IBZ) and 12h 56m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Rotterdam is 1 hour ahead of Brighton (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rotterdam are Ahoy Rotterdam, Kralingse Bos, and Rotterdam Zoo. These are among the most viewed places in Rotterdam on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Transavia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

British Airways operates around five flights a day to and from Rotterdam. These flights all go from London City Airport, conveniently located 20 minutes out of the centre of London and it is possible to go and return in the same day. With the free hand luggage allowance, you won’t need to worry about any unexpected costs or wasting time at Baggage Reclaim.

If you're thinking about trying to reduce your carbon footprint, we suggest flights from London City (LCY) to Rotterdam; these flights operated by British Airways could reduce emissions by as much as 37%. British Airways flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Amsterdam would produce 83% less CO2 and a train journey to Rotterdam produces 96% less carbon dioxide.

Rotterdam Airport is well connected to the city by public transport. You can hop onto the RET bus 33 bus from outside the terminal to Rotterdam Central Station. Alternatively, you could take the same bus to the Meijersplein Metro Station and take Metro Line E into Rotterdam Central Station. These journeys will take between 20 and 30 minutes.

Currently London City (LCY) is the only airport operating flights to Rotterdam from London. If you're happy to fly to Amsterdam and hop on a train to Rotterdam, you can fly from other London airports. Gatwick (LGW) is a good airport to fly from if you are located in the south of England, and London City is convenient if you're in the east or the centre of London.