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Stansted gains new Rotterdam route

The Dutch port city of Rotterdam is to be served via a new airlink from Stansted.

Air France KLM Group carrier Transavia will run the connection from next summer.

The airline plans an initial four flights a week starting April 3, 2025, increasing to five flights during peak summer to the city’s Rotterdam The Hague airport.

Flights will run on Mondays, Tuesdays (during peak summer), Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays using the airline’s Boeing 737-800 fleet with one-way fares starting at £37.

This service will also allow passengers to transfer onto the airline’s route network that connects Rotterdam with 90 destinations, including Rome, Cyprus, and Dubai.

Stansted head of aviation and business development David Folkerd said: “We are delighted to announce the addition of another new destination and airline to London Stansted’s network, giving our passengers even more choice from their local airport. 

“Rotterdam is a fabulous city to visit in its own right, and the added option of using Transavia’s extensive route network makes this new service even more exciting for travellers.”

Charles Verstegen, lead commerce at Transavia, added: “For Transavia, flying from Rotterdam to London is a reunion with the past. The British capital remains a popular destination for many, making it a welcome addition to our schedule.”

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