Flying from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Rotterdam Airport (RTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Rotterdam is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Boston.
To ensure you get on your BOS to RTM flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Boston Logan International Airport to Rotterdam Airport. These are the top stopovers between BOS and RTM:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Lisbon Airport
Handy information about Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
You'll find BOS at One Harborside Drive.
75% of flights leaving from Boston Logan International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Boston to Boston Logan International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BOS? If you've booked an early flight from Boston Logan International Airport to Rotterdam Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Rotterdam Airport (RTM)
If you're getting in on a late Boston Logan International Airport to Rotterdam Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near RTM:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Rotterdam Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and explore beyond Rotterdam's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Rotterdam Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to central Rotterdam
From Rotterdam Airport, Rotterdam is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Rotterdam Airport (RTM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Rotterdam Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Rotterdam in November.
The warmest month in Rotterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Rotterdam Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOS to RTM in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rotterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House.
Around 21 kilometres north-west of Rotterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
