ROTTERDAM, 25 February 2026 – Rotterdam The Hague Airport has confirmed two route updates that will matter if you like quick city breaks without trekking to Schiphol. AJet has started flying four times a week to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, and Aegean Airlines will launch a twice-weekly Athens route from 3 September 2026.
AJet starts Rotterdam–Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen
AJet is now a new airline at Rotterdam The Hague Airport, flying to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport four times a week. The airport says flights will be operated with either a Boeing 737-800 MAX or an Airbus A320. AJet’s first flight arrived on 22 February and was welcomed with a ceremonial water salute.
Aegean Airlines launches Athens from 3 September
From 3 September 2026, Aegean Airlines will fly twice per week between Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Athens, on Thursdays and Sundays, using an Airbus A320neo. The airport notes the connection is scheduled to run until 25 March 2027.
What this means for Rotterdam travellers
For Rotterdam, these routes are about convenience. If you live in the city, you can reach the airport quickly, and that changes what a long weekend looks like, especially when flight times line up with work and school schedules. If you are planning trips anyway, this is also the kind of update that can shift your default choice away from a longer airport run, simply because Rotterdam The Hague Airport is closer and easier to manage.
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Where to find more information
Rotterdam The Hague Airport is publishing route updates and flight information on its website: https://www.rotterdamthehagueairport.nl/
For live arrivals and departures, the airport also maintains a flights overview page on its site.
How to get there
Rotterdam The Hague Airport is in Rotterdam-Noord, close to the A13, and it is one of the easiest airports in the country to reach from the city by taxi, car, or bike depending on your luggage. If you are coming by public transport, the airport’s own travel page is the most reliable starting point for current connections.
