Taxi · Zuid-Holland
Taxi Rotterdam
to Schiphol
A taxi from Rotterdam to Schiphol costs a fixed price from €105 (Comfort) with Schipholride. The ride takes about 54 minutes off-peak. The price is fixed before you book — even in traffic or on a detour.
Fixed prices from Rotterdam
Total price incl. VAT, luggage and Schiphol parking. Price per ride, not per person.
Comfort · 1–4 pax · 3 bags
Volkswagen Passat or similar. Spacious, quiet ride for solo, couple or small family.
€105
Premium · 1–4 pax · 3 bags
Mercedes E-Class or similar. Comfortable business-class sedan.
€125
Van · 5–8 pax · 8 bags
Mercedes V-Class or similar. For families and groups with plenty of luggage.
€140
VIP · 1–3 pax · luxury
Mercedes S-Class or similar. Executive travel and special occasions, with water and wifi on board.
€210
Your ride from Rotterdam
A taxi from Rotterdam to Schiphol is arranged through Schipholride for a fixed total price from €105 (Comfort); the 61-kilometre trip takes around 55 minutes outside rush hour. To be fair, the Intercity Direct from Rotterdam Centraal is a strong alternative — it reaches Schiphol in roughly 26 minutes, faster than any car. So when is the taxi the better choice? If you don't live next to a station, if you're travelling with a lot of luggage or with children, if you have a departure before the first train, or if you're sharing with a group — then door-to-door beats platform-to-platform. The driver picks you up in any district, from Prins Alexander to Charlois, and your flight is tracked live. Premium (Mercedes E-Class or similar) costs €125, a Van for 5-8 people €140 and VIP €210 — all inclusive of VAT, luggage and Schiphol parking charges.
From the north bank you take the A13 towards Den Haag via the Kleinpolderplein: past Overschie and Delft to the Ypenburg interchange, where you join the A4 towards Amsterdam. From there it's straight on past Leiden and Hoofddorp to exit 2 Schiphol — the airport sits directly on the A4, so the final stretch takes almost no time. If you live south of the river (Charlois, IJsselmonde, Hoogvliet), the driver usually takes the Beneluxtunnel straight onto the A4 and skips the A13. Outside rush hour the trip takes around 55 minutes; between 07:00-09:30 and 16:00-18:30 it can rise to around 80 minutes. The familiar bottlenecks are the A13 near Overschie and Delft and the A4 around Zoeterwoude and Leiden. For a morning flight it's wise to allow extra time, though before 06:00 this route is usually quiet.
Pick-up in Rotterdam
The driver picks you up anywhere in Rotterdam: from Kralingen and Hillegersberg-Schiebroek to Feijenoord, Delfshaven and the eastern districts around Prins Alexander. Pick-up at a station is also possible — Rotterdam Centraal, Blaak or Alexander — handy if you first travel by metro or tram to a meeting point. Travelling for business? The driver is just as happy to wait outside your office at Brainpark or Waalhaven-Zuid. During major events at Ahoy, the area around Zuidplein is noticeably busier; in that case, give a home address or a quiet side street as the pick-up point.
Areas served: Kralingen-Crooswijk · Hillegersberg-Schiebroek · Prins Alexander · Charlois · Feijenoord · IJsselmonde · Delfshaven · Overschie — stations: Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Blaak, Rotterdam Alexander, Rotterdam Noord, Rotterdam Zuid, Rotterdam Lombardijen
Pick-up from Schiphol
Heading back to Rotterdam outside rush hour also takes around 55 minutes, and because there is no night surcharge, you pay the same fixed price after a late landing. The driver reaches addresses south of the river via the Beneluxtunnel without a detour through the centre. If you land on a Friday afternoon, allow for the evening rush hour on the A4 towards Rotterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What time should I leave Rotterdam for an 08:00 flight?+
Work backwards: for an 08:00 flight you want to be at Schiphol around 06:00 (two hours of check-in time). With around 55 minutes of driving outside rush hour, that means a pick-up at around 05:00. At that hour the A13 and A4 are virtually empty, so the margin is comfortable — and the driver is at your door at the agreed time.
Which route does the taxi take from Rotterdam to Schiphol, and how bad is rush hour?+
From the north bank via the A13 to the Ypenburg interchange and then the A4 to exit 2 Schiphol; from south of the river often via the Beneluxtunnel straight onto the A4. Outside rush hour the trip takes around 55 minutes, while in the morning or evening peak it can rise to around 80 minutes — mainly due to congestion on the A13 near Delft and the A4 around Leiden.
Isn't the train from Rotterdam faster than a taxi?+
To the platform at Schiphol, yes: the Intercity Direct takes around 26 minutes from Rotterdam Centraal (with a supplement). But you first have to get to Centraal yourself, with all your luggage. Door-to-door, at early or late hours, or with 5-8 people in a single Van for €140 total, the taxi often works out more favourably.
Do you also pick up in districts outside the centre, such as Prins Alexander or Charlois?+
Yes, the fixed price applies across all of Rotterdam: from Hillegersberg-Schiebroek and Kralingen to IJsselmonde, Hoogvliet and Overschie. From south of the river the driver takes the logical route via the Beneluxtunnel; from the eastern districts around Alexander they join the motorway via the ring road. The pick-up address makes no difference to the fare.
Can I book a business trip from Brainpark or another office area?+
Certainly. The driver picks you up at your office at Brainpark, Waalhaven-Zuid or elsewhere in the city. For business travellers, Premium (Mercedes E-Class or similar, €125) is a logical choice; if you're travelling with a delegation of 5-8 people, the Van (€140) is the right fit. Free cancellation is possible up to 24 hours before departure, handy for changing schedules.
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