ROTTERDAM, 1 August 2024 – New regulations at Rotterdam The Hague Airport will soon affect travellers carrying liquids in hand luggage. From September, passengers must adhere to a stricter 100 ml liquid limit for all containers.

New liquid restrictions in place at Rotterdam The Hague Airport

From 1 September 2024, travellers passing through Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Schiphol, and Eindhoven Airport will be required to follow a reinstated international rule regarding the transport of liquids in hand luggage. Liquids in containers larger than 100 ml will no longer be permitted, regardless of previous relaxations made possible by the introduction of advanced CT scanners.

The updated policy aligns with the latest guidelines issued by the European Commission and is not influenced by any recent changes in the security threat level. The aim is to reintroduce consistency with international standards, which continue to impose a 100 ml maximum per container for liquids brought on board in hand luggage.

Travellers informed about the changes

Despite the updated liquid regulations, other rules will remain unchanged. Electronic devices such as laptops and phones can continue to remain in hand luggage during security checks.

To help travellers adjust to these updated regulations, Rotterdam The Hague Airport has planned several measures to increase awareness. These include information displays throughout the airport and water disposal points at security checkpoints where passengers can empty their water bottles. Additional staff will also be available to guide and inform passengers about the new liquid restrictions.

Passengers are encouraged to pack larger quantities of liquids in their checked luggage, a suggestion that has consistently been made to avoid confusion due to varying regulations at international airports. Travellers are reminded to cooperate with airport staff to ensure a smooth travel experience for all.

Directions to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Rotterdam The Hague Airport is located just north of the city of Rotterdam, approximately 6 kilometres from the city centre. The airport is easily accessible by car via the A13 motorway and by public transport, with bus services connecting to Rotterdam Central Station. Travellers are advised to allow extra time during peak hours or when travelling with larger amounts of luggage.

There are many ways to get to Rotterdam. The most common methods are by plane, train or car. In most cases, you're likely to pass through Rotterdam Central Station at a certain point. The stunning transportation hub was officially opened by the king, on March 13th, 2014.

Rotterdam by plane

You have 2 options when travelling by plane. For starters, you can travel to Schiphol Airport (which often means cheaper prices). From Schiphol there are trains to Rotterdam. The trainride takes approximately 45 minutes via Intercity. Read more about train travel below.

Rotterdam The Hague Airport daylight

Rotterdam also has its own airport. Officially, its called Rotterdam The Hague Airport. However, it's actually located within the borders of Rotterdam. From Rotterdam The Hague Airport you can hop on to Bus 33 which takes you to Rotterdam Central Station in 25 minutes.

This is the address for Rotterdam The Hague Airport: 
Rotterdam Airportplein 60
3045 AP Rotterdam

Eindhoven Airport
Another option is Eindhoven Airport. It's pretty small and relatively unknown, but many low cost carriers including Ryanair, Wizzair, Vueling and Transavia fly to and from the city.  Check out the Eindhoven Airport website. 

Rotterdam by train

From Schiphol Airport

A 2nd class full fare one-way trip is €12.20, a roundtrip costs €24.40
A 1st class full fare one-way trip is €20.70, a roundtrip costs €41.40

If you take the faster Intercity Direct train, the total duration is 30 minutes. However, the Intercity Direct is slightly more expensive (+€2,50 extra). 

From Eindhoven Airport

Eindhoven is 110 kilometres away from Rotterdam. Before boarding a train, you'll need to catch a bus from the aiport to the train station. The busride from Eindhoven Airport to Eindhoven Station costs €2.20. The entire trip, from Eindhoven Airport to Rotterdam Central Station should take a little less than 2 hours. 

As for the trainride:
A 2nd class full fare one-way trip is €17.90, a roundtrip costs €35.80
A 1st class full fare one-way trip is €30.40, a roundtrip costs €60.80

OV Chipcard (public transportation smartcard)
Please note that to travel within The Netherlands, a rechargeable OV-chipcard (public transport smartcard) is the cheapest option. A printed train ticket will always cost around €1,50 extra. Perhaps more importantly, you can also use the OV-chipcard in all busses, trams and metro stations. If you're going to be in The Netherlands for longer than one or two days, we highly recommend you buy an OV-chipcard. 

Check out the NS website for more international travel details:
https://www.nsinternational.nl/en 

If you're already in The Netherlands, you can use the local NS website.
http://www.ns.nl/en

Rotterdam by car

Coming to Rotterdam by car? Don't drive too fast. The speed limit outside of Rotterdam is usually 100 kilometers per hour. Also, there's paid parking within the entire city center, but parking is free after 23:00. A good idea is to park at a P+R area. The costs are relatively cheap and there is always access to public transportation.  

Map of P+R areas and car parks (parking garages) in and around Rotterdam