Rotterdam to Newark (RTM–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RTM–EWR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Rotterdam
| Metric | RTM→EWR | AMS→EWR | BRU→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RTM | – | 28 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | – | 21 | 35 |
| Flight time | 8h 12m | 8h 20m | 8h |
Travel Essentials
RTM: CEST · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rotterdam, it's 12:00 PM in Newark.
Dutch passport holders travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using ESTA. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs USD 21 (about EUR 20), is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries of up to 90 days each. Your passport must be machine-readable and have an electronic chip (all modern Dutch passports qualify). If ESTA is denied, you need a B-1/B-2 visa from the US Embassy in Amsterdam.
Direct flights from Amsterdam to the US are plentiful. KLM and Delta (joint venture partners) serve New York JFK (7 hours 45 minutes), Atlanta (9 hours 30 minutes), Los Angeles (11 hours), Chicago (8 hours 45 minutes), Boston (7 hours 30 minutes), Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Portland, and more. United flies to Houston, Newark, Washington Dulles, and San Francisco from Schiphol. Total, around 12 US cities have nonstop Amsterdam service.
The US dollar (USD) trades at roughly EUR 0.93 per USD 1. Card payments work everywhere, and contactless is standard. No mandatory vaccinations. CBP processing at US airports takes 20 minutes to over an hour depending on the airport and time. Global Entry (USD 100, valid 5 years) gives automated kiosk access with much shorter lines. Apply through the CBP Trusted Traveler Programs website and schedule an interview at a US airport or the US pre-clearance facility at certain airports. Tipping is expected: 18 to 20% at restaurants, USD 1 to 2 per drink at bars.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
RTM–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RTM to EWR
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
RTM to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RTM to EWR is about 8 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,643 miles (5,862 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Palma de Mallorca and Faro - Gago Coutinho. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS), Zaventem (BRU) and Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).