List of 15 International Airports in Germany

Having a history of over 2 millennia, Germany attracts people from around the world. It is home to spectacular mountain ranges, forests, rivers, and North Sea beaches alongside a rich culture and nightlife. Tourists relish the offerings of nature, architectural treasures and other attractions in Germany every year.

To ensure accessibility to the country there is an abundance of airports in Germany. It provides infrastructure and services to attract tourism, foreign investment and trade.

There are a large number of airports in Germany that are functional with some commercial, seasonal or general aviation airports. Here is a list of only the major ones that are primarily opted for by travellers.

Note: The services and other special features of the following airports are subject to change. Therefore, verify all the related information before planning a trip.

1. Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Frankfurt, Hesse

Situated in Frankfurt (12 Km southwest of central Frankfurt), the fifth-largest city in Germany, Frankfurt Airport was inaugurated in 1936. It is the 6th busiest airport in the entire Europe and a major airport serving Germany by total number of passengers.

• Address: 60547 Frankfurt, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDDF
• IATA Code: FRA
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • Terminal 1 is mainly for Lufthansa passengers and operates international and domestic flights.
  • Terminal 2 is for all the other airlines and operates international and domestic flights as well.
  • Terminal 3 is called Lufthansa First Class Terminal; it is just for first-class Lufthansa passengers.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Travel guide services
  • Airport transfer and porter services
  • Workbenches
  • Conference rooms
  • Baby rooms
  • Play areas
  • Free movies and games

2. Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS), Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia

Located in Düsseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia state in Germany, Düsseldorf International Airport is the 4th largest airport in Germany. It is about 20 Km close to Germany’s largest metropolitan area, Essen in the Rhine-Ruhr area and 7 Km from Düsseldorf.

• Address: Flughafenstraße 105, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDDL
• IATA Code: DUS
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • Terminal A handles airlines like Lufthansa and Eurowings.
  • Terminal B serves domestic and EU flights.
  • Terminal C serves non-Schengen and long-haul flights outside Schengen.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lost and found services (within the airport premises)
  • Baby care facilities
  • Currency exchange
  • Pharmacies
  • ATM and Other Banking Services
  • Special care/services for passengers with reduced mobility

3. Bremen Airport (BRE), Bremen, Northern Germany

Bremen airport, once known as The Bremer Verein für Luftschiffahrt, was a local aerospace club. It conducted its first experimental flights in the summer of 1910. Located 3.5 kilometres south of the city of Bremen, it handled 0.63 million passengers in 2022. This airport connects flights to European metropolitan cities and leisure destinations.

• Address: Flughafenallee 20, 28199 Bremen, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDDW
• IATA Code: BRE
• Category: International
• Terminals:
  • Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are for Ryanair arrivals only.
  •  Terminal 1 has 14 gates, and Terminal 2 has 4 gates.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Baby care facilities
  • Currency exchange
  • Spa and salon services
  • Aviation exhibition
  • Pharmacies

4. Stuttgart Airport (STR), Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg

Located in Stuttgart, the capital of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart airport is the 6th busiest airport in Germany. It was founded on 15 November 1924. This airport is about 13 Km close to Stuttgart and situated on the boundaries between Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Stuttgart and Filderstadt.

• Address: Flughafenstraße 32, 70629 Stuttgart, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDDS
• IATA Code: STR
• Category: International
• Terminals:
  • Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are located under one roof.
  • Terminal 4 is accessible from the main building via a footbridge.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lost & found
  • Shoe & key service
  • Currency exchange
  • Fotofix Fotoautomat
  • LAN Internet connection
  • Casino
  • Hafen bar
  • Hairdresser and massage point
  • Parenting rooms

5. Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH), Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg

Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen is the 3rd biggest airport. It is situated about 3 Km from Friedrichshafen, on the banks of Lake Constance (German: Bodensee). This airport started scheduling passenger flights in 1929 and now facilitates flights to European metropolitans and tourist destinations.

• Address: Am Flugplan. 64, 88046 Meckenbeuren, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDNY
• IATA Code: FDH
• Category: Minor International
• Terminals: It has 1 passenger terminal building along with 7 departure gates from A to G.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Visitors’ terrace
  • Dornier museum
  • De-icing or anti-icing services
  • Support services
  • Security services
  • Reloading or partial loading serviced aircraft
  • Accessible travel
  • Meeting rooms

6. Flughafen Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden (FKB), Rheinmünster, Baden-Württemberg

Flughafen Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden is the 2nd largest city in the Baden-Württemberg state of Germany. It started its commercial flight in April 2001. Major airlines use this airport for training flights for its extensive runway. The airport is located 40 Km south of Karlsruhe making it easily accessible to the public.

• Address: Halifax Avenue B B420, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDSB
• IATA Code: FKB
• Category: International
• Terminals: It has 1 passenger terminal building featuring 20 check-in counters and 8 departure gates.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Cash point and currency exchange
  • Boarding kennels
  • Lockboxes
  • Lost and found
  • Baby changing rooms

7. Memmingen Airport (FMM), Memmingerberg, Bavaria

Memmingen Airport opened in 1935 as a military airfield and is also known as Allgäu Airport Memmingen. It is located in Memmingerberg town near Memmingen city (5.2 Km from the airport). This airport serves as the base for Ryanair and operates flights to European leisure destinations and some metropolitan

• Address: Am Flughafen 42, 87766 Memmingerberg, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDJA
• IATA Code: FMM
• Category: International
• Terminals: This airport has 1 passenger terminal building with 7 departure counts and 10 check-in counters.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Film and photo permit
  • Events organisation agencies
  • Parking services
  • Shopping and duty-free stores

8. Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD), Büren, North Rhine-Westphalia

Paderborn Lippstadt Airport is one of the airports in Germany, situated in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe area in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of Germany. This airport was first opened in 1971 and is located near Büren town, 18 km from Paderborn city centre.

• Address: Flughafenstraße 33, 33142 Büren, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDLP
• IATA Code: PAD
• Category: Minor International
• Terminals: It consists of only 1 small terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Quax-Hangar
  • Cargo and flight clubs
  • Duty-free stores and other shopping areas

9. Munich International Airport (MUC), Erding and Freising districts, Bavaria

Munich airport was inaugurated on 17 May 1992 and is located 28.5 kilometres from Munich. It is the 2nd busiest airport in Germany and the 9th busiest airport in Europe in terms of passenger traffic. This airport serves as the base for Condor and TUI fly Deutschland.

• Address: Nordallee 25, 85356 München-Flughafen, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDDM
• IATA Code: MUC
• Category: International
• Terminals: It consists of 2 passenger terminals including an additional midfield terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Rental stroller services
  • Lost & Found office
  • Recreation areas
  • Mountain Hub Spa and Salon
  • Medical Services and Physiotherapy Zones
  • Children’s playing areas
  • Visitors park

10. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), Schkeuditz, Saxony

Leipzig/Halle Airport, (opened in 1927), is the 14th largest airport situated in Schkeuditz (6.8 Km from the airport). It handled 2.6 million passengers and 1238343 metric tonnes of cargo as of 2019. This is the 2nd busiest airport in Germany and the 15th busiest airport in Europe in terms of cargo traffic.

• Address: Terminal Ring 11, 04435 Schkeuditz, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDDP
• IATA Code: LEJ
• Category: International
• Terminals: This airport consists of 2 terminal buildings.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lost and found office
  • DB vending machine
  • Designated smoking zones
  • Shops and duty-free stores
  • Assistance for passengers with restricted mobility

11. Hannover Airport (HAJ), Langenhagen, Lower Saxony

Hannover airport is situated in Langenhagen. It is around 11 Km north of the centre of Hannover, the capital of the Lower Saxony state of Germany. It was opened in 1952 replacing an old airfield within the boundaries of the city of Hanover.

• Address: Flughafenstraße 4, 30855 Langenhagen, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDDV
• IATA Code: HAJ
• Category: International
• Terminals: This airport consists of 3 passenger terminals.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Gas station
  • Lost and found centre
  • Money Exchange
  • Prayer room

12. Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN), Hahn, Rhineland-Palatinate

Frankfurt–Hahn Airport is situated in the municipality of Hahn, Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany. This airport is close to major cities like Koblenz (70 Km), Mainz (90 Km), Frankfurt (120 Km) and Luxembourg (120 Km). It provides low-cost commercial passenger service besides being a prominent cargo airport due to its 24-Hour operating licence and favourable location.

• Address: 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDFH
• IATA Code: HHN
• Category: International
• Terminals: This airport has 2 passenger terminals along with a cargo terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lost and found desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Hairdresser

13. Dresden Airport (DRS), Dresden, Saxony

Dresden Airport, formerly known as Flughafen Dresden-Klotzsche in German, is situated in the Klotzsche district of Dresden, 9 Km north of the city. This airport features flights for several European holiday destinations and major cities. It started its first commercial flights on 11 July 1935.

• Address: Wilhelmine-Reichard-Ring 1, 01109 Dresden, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDDC
• IATA Code: DRS
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals: It consists of 1 modern passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Programmes for children
  • Cash machines
  • Lost and found office
  • Smoking zones
  • Conference rooms

14. Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Schönefeld, Brandenburg

Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt is located in Schönefeld (6.3 Km from the airport) in the south of Berlin, the German capital. This airport opened on 31 October 2020 and now it mostly features flights for European leisure destinations and metropolitan cities.

• Address: Melli-Beese-Ring 1, 12529 Schönefeld, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDDB
• IATA Code: BER
• Category: International
• Terminals: There are 3 functional passenger terminals present in this airport, Terminals 1, 2 and 5.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Shuttle or bus services
  • Shops and stores
  • Drink and dining facilities
  • The room of silence

15. Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO), Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster Osnabrück Airport, formerly Münster/Osnabrück International Airport, is one of the airports in Germany. It was officially opened on 27 March 1972 and is very close to Greven (7.8 Km), Münster (25 Km) and Osnabrück (35 Km).

• Address: Airportallee 1, 48268 Greven, Germany
• ICAO Code: EDDG
• IATA Code: FMO
• Category: Minor International
• Terminals: This airport consists of 1 modern passenger terminal building divided into 2 sections. Terminal 1 is for arrivals and Terminal 2 is for departure.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Gastronomic hubs
  • Retail Shops and stores
  • Conference Centre