Private jet to Rotterdam

Rotterdam The Hague Airport serves two very different cities from one runway. Rotterdam has the largest seaport in Europe, stretching about 40 km from the city to the Maasvlakte on the North Sea, with terminals, refineries and shipping offices that draw visitors from the maritime, logistics and energy trades. The Hague, 20-25 minutes from the airport by car, is the seat of the Dutch government and parliament and of international bodies such as the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, the OPCW, Europol and Eurojust. Lawyers, experts and delegations fly in for hearings whose start time is fixed but whose end is not.

The airport lies about 5 km north-west of the centre of Rotterdam and 16 km from the centre of The Hague. Passengers of private flights use the Jet Aviation terminal, separate from the scheduled flights, with border police and customs on site around the clock. Most business jets need no slot here, which makes it easy to move the arrival at short notice. Business flights in aircraft with up to 19 seats and 45 t may also take off and land at night, which Schiphol normally does not allow for general aviation; larger aircraft are limited to 07:00-23:00. As a broker, we quote the aircraft, the handling and the car together and book night handling in advance when the return is late.

Tell us where you are going, Rotterdam, The Hague or the port, plus the date and the group size, and a consultant will reply with aircraft options and the price.

Why Rotterdam The Hague rather than Schiphol

How long the flight takes

Light jet times from the price tables below, including taxi, climb and descent:

• Luxembourg: 0:54 h, 288 km
• Paris Le Bourget and Frankfurt: 1:00 h
• London Farnborough: 1:01 h, Hamburg: 1:05 h
• Zurich: 1:18 h, Berlin: 1:22 h
• Geneva: 1:24 h, Munich: 1:25 h, Copenhagen: 1:26 h
• Milan Linate: 1:37 h, Nice: 1:49 h, Vienna: 1:50 h
• Madrid: 2:28 h, 1,414 km

From London, Paris and Frankfurt the flight takes about an hour, and a midsize jet saves two or three minutes at most. Larnaca, nearly 3,000 km away, starts with a Citation XLS+ at 4:20 h. From Aberdeen and Stavanger, the North Sea energy centres, a Phenom 300 needs 1:28-1:32 h, and from Houston a Falcon 7X flies non-stop in 9:45 h.

Private jet prices to Rotterdam

All prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, airport charges and passenger taxes, and assume an aircraft near the departure airport. Amsterdam is left out: Schiphol is 45 km away, and the drive is quicker than any flight. Times in the third column are for the first type in each row.

From the European hubs

London, Paris and Frankfurt all cost EUR 8,500 in a CJ3, as each sector is about an hour, and Luxembourg is the cheapest at EUR 8,000. Further afield the price rises with the time in the air: EUR 11,000 from Vienna or Nice and EUR 13,000 from Madrid in the light jet column.

From the North Sea, the UK regions and Scandinavia

Many trips to the port start in Aberdeen, Stavanger or Oslo. For these sectors the table uses the Phenom 300, the Praetor 500 and the Challenger 350, all with room for document cases and overnight bags:

Long-haul flights

The 2,200 m runway takes long-range business jets. On the longest routes the operator checks the take-off weight for the runway, and an aircraft heavier than 45 t, such as the Global 7500, needs a slot and may only use the airport between 07:00 and 23:00:

The price follows flight time, plus a share for flying the aircraft and crew in from their base. Departure taxes come from where you start: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet out of France; EUR 100 per passenger on Italian flights up to 1,500 km; EUR 12 from Vienna. UK Air Passenger Duty exempts aircraft under 5.7 t, charges most business jets the standard rate for their distance and applies the higher private-jet rate only from 20 t with fewer than 19 seats. Germany and Norway charge departure taxes too. On the way home, the Netherlands taxes every departing passenger on aircraft of 5.7 t or more, which covers most business jets. Each amount is listed in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

Three trips, three budgets

Divided by the number of passengers

The aircraft is chartered as a whole, so the price per seat falls with every extra passenger. Taxes per person are added on top:

Price calculator

Enter the route, the date and the group size to receive an estimate by e-mail.

Rotterdam The Hague Airport in detail

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, EHRD) lies on reclaimed polder land about 4 m below sea level. Its single runway, 06/24, is about 2,200 m long and takes every business jet class; for a heavy jet at full weight the operator checks the performance for the day. Scheduled, training and business flights share the airport, which stays much quieter than Schiphol.

Jet Aviation runs the business aviation terminal with two passenger lounges and a conference room. Handling is compulsory for every visiting private aircraft, and an aircraft may land only with confirmed handling. Border police and customs work around the clock, which matters for arrivals from the UK, Ireland, Norway or Switzerland. Visiting aircraft get hangar space only on request and when there is room, and Jet A-1 is available only from 06:00 to 23:30 local time, so an aircraft arriving later refuels in the morning.

Business flights in aircraft certified for up to 19 seats and with a take-off mass of up to 45 t may use the airport around the clock, and Jet Aviation handles them at night by prior arrangement. Larger aircraft are limited to 07:00-23:00. A delayed large aircraft may still operate until midnight, and a quieter one may land until 01:00, but this is an exception for delays and cannot be planned.

Schiphol, Antwerp and other options

We use another airport only when the trip also includes Amsterdam, Belgium or the south of the country. Straight-line distances from Rotterdam The Hague Airport:

Which aircraft to choose

Almost every business jet stays under the 45 t limit, so the slot question arises only for the largest types such as the Global 7500. For a court day with two or three lawyers, light jets are the economical choice. A team with archive boxes or presentation equipment needs the bigger hold of midsize jets, and a delegation that works on board is best placed in a super midsize cabin.

Questions about a night departure or the right jet? Send a phone number, and a consultant calls back.

Dates to watch in Rotterdam and The Hague

Demand follows the working week and the court calendars in The Hague, with few seasonal peaks. These recurring events fill hotels and change traffic:

Outside these dates a flight can usually be arranged at short notice. For North Sea Jazz, secure the hotel first, because rooms in the city run out before aircraft do.

From the airport to The Hague, the port and the centre

Empty Legs to and from Rotterdam

On the short routes between the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and the UK, aircraft fly empty every day to reach their base or the next client. Typical directions for Rotterdam:

The operator fixes the date and time of an Empty Leg, so it suits a journey that can move by a day. Send the direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we pass on matching flights as soon as they appear.

Flying with a dog or cat

The pet travels in the cabin beside you and is checked at the FBO, away from the passenger terminal. The operator approves it in advance. The Netherlands applies the EU rules:

• Microchip implanted before the rabies vaccination, otherwise the vaccination has to be repeated.
• First rabies vaccination from 12 weeks of age, valid after 21 days, so the youngest animals travel at about 15 weeks.
• EU pet passport; from Great Britain, an animal health certificate issued by an authorised vet.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person, without commercial papers.
• The Netherlands requires no tapeworm treatment.

Keep the pet passport or health certificate in the cabin rather than in the hold luggage, because on a flight from outside the EU it is checked on arrival.

Documents, customs and taxes

Checklist before the flight

• Passport or ID card for every passenger, children included.
• Names, dates of birth and document numbers of the team, sent a day ahead.
• Destination address: Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft or a port terminal, with the right gate.
• Planned end of the last meeting, so the operator can plan the crew's duty time and, for a late return, night handling.
• Luggage, document boxes and any equipment to declare.
• Pet passport or health certificate, microchip and rabies record.
• Name and VAT number of the firm or chambers to be invoiced.

How to book a private jet to Rotterdam

1. Send the route, the date, the number of passengers, the address in Rotterdam or The Hague and the time your last appointment should end.
2. We check the aircraft against the 45 t and 19-seat limits that decide slots and night access, and suggest Schiphol only if the programme includes Amsterdam.
3. Two to four proposals follow, naming operator and model, with cabin photos and a whole-aircraft price that includes waiting time on a same-day return.
4. After signing and payment, we confirm handling with Jet Aviation, the car and catering, and request hangar space if the aircraft stays overnight in winter.
5. On the day, the driver meets you at the FBO, and any change in the end of the hearing is passed on to the crew.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Questions about private flights to Rotterdam and The Hague

• • How much does a private jet to Rotterdam cost?

  • A Citation CJ3 costs from EUR 8,000 one way from Luxembourg and EUR 8,500 from London, Paris or Frankfurt, for the whole aircraft. Handling and passenger taxes are added in the quote.

• • Which airport is best for The Hague?

  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport, 16 km from the centre of The Hague and 20-25 minutes by car. From Schiphol the same drive takes about 45 minutes.

• • Does a private jet need a slot at Rotterdam?

  • Only if it is heavier than 45 t or has 20 seats or more. Light, midsize and most heavy business jets need no slot, but handling is compulsory.

• • Can I fly back after 23:00?

  • Yes, in a business jet with up to 19 seats and a take-off mass of up to 45 t: such flights may use the airport at night, and Jet Aviation handles them by prior arrangement. Larger aircraft are limited to 07:00-23:00.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • A Citation CJ3 takes 1:01 h from Farnborough for the 368 km sector, and a Challenger 350 0:58 h.

• • Where do private passengers clear customs?

  • In the Jet Aviation terminal, where border police and customs are available 24 hours a day for flights from outside Schengen.

• • Do I need a passport for Rotterdam?

  • Bring a valid passport or ID card. Flights from Schengen countries have no border control, while passengers from the UK, Ireland or Norway show their passports at the Jet Aviation terminal.

• • Can my cat or dog fly with me?

  • Yes, beside you in the cabin once the operator agrees. The animal needs a chip, a current rabies vaccination and a pet passport, but no tapeworm treatment for the Netherlands.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Rotterdam?

  • Yes, especially from Düsseldorf, London, Frankfurt and Luxembourg, and towards Scandinavia. The direction and dates go to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • Can the aircraft wait during a court hearing?

  • Yes. The crew waits at the FBO, waiting time is included in the quote, and the departure follows the end of the hearing, late in the evening too.

• • Is a Dutch tax charged on private flights?

  • Yes. The Netherlands taxes every departing passenger on aircraft of 5.7 t or more, which includes most business jets, though not the lightest ones. The amount is listed in the quote for the return flight.