Cheap flights to The Hague from £66

The Hague overview

Amsterdam may be the official capital of the Netherlands, but The Hague is the seat of the Dutch parliament and government, and the residence of the Dutch royal family. Although The Hague is synonymous with international law and diplomacy, its spectacular architecture, great shopping and superb location near the North Sea coastline mean that the city has much to offer tourists. The city’s Plein and Grote Markt squares are teaming with elegant restaurants and cafes, and have a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere every night of the week. For a city of its size The Hague has some outstanding museums and galleries that will pique the interest of art lovers and history buffs. For example, Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace) concentrates on the work of the Netherlands’ most celebrated modern artists M.C. Escher, and the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis contains a remarkable collection of work from the old Dutch Masters. Scheveningen, which is perhaps the best loved resort on the Dutch coast, is just a short journey from the city itself. Whether it’s sunny or not, Scheveningen offers visitors a host of entertainment, from cinemas and theatres to surf schools and beaches.

With attractions like the impressive dome cinema called Omniversum and the miniature city of Madurodam, The Hague is also an ideal destination for younger visitors.

Getting around The Hague

The city itself boasts an excellent public transport system, with more than 30 bus and tramlines serving the centre of the city. The OV-chipcard is the most common system of paying for public transport in the city but even if you do not have one of these cards you also can pay in cash.

Getting from the Airport to the City

The city shares an airport with the nearby city of Rotterdam, which is the third largest airport in the Netherlands. Travellers who take flights to The Hague will arrive at Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) can be easily reached from the city’s Central Station by taking the train to the Meijersplein Station. From here transfer to the airport shuttle which travels directly to the airport at regular intervals.

The Hague airport overview

At just 5.6km (3.5 miles) from the Rotterdam city centre, Rotterdam The Hague Airport is the third-largest airport in the Netherlands, serving just over one million passengers a year. With just over one million inhabitants itself, Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the country (after Amsterdam), and known for its interesting range of old and modern architecture.

There are flights to Rotterdam The Hague Airport from major hubs in Europe such as Alicante, Prague, Antalya, Milan, Barcelona, Heraklion, Palma de Mallorca, Madrid and Vienna, including daily flights to London, Malaga and Rome.

This is a compact airport with decent shops and eateries considering its size, as well as good public transport links to the city centre. You should be in and out without much hassle.