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Münster Osnabrück Airport

Greven, Germany

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Münster Osnabrück Airport

Greven, Germany
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EDDG
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Northwest Germany's gateway connecting Münster and Osnabrück regions.

Opened
1972
Location
Greven, Germany
Münster Osnabrück Airport (IATA: FMO) is a regional international airport located near Greven in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It serves the two major nearby cities of Münster and Osnabrück, providing air connectivity for the surrounding Westphalia and Lower Saxony regions. The airport handles scheduled passenger services to a range of European destinations, with Eurowings and Ryanair among the carriers operating routes from the airport. Cargo operations also take place alongside passenger traffic. Despite its regional status, FMO has maintained consistent passenger volumes in the low-to-mid single-digit millions annually, positioning it as an important secondary hub for northwest Germany.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both departing and arriving passengers on one site.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by bus services connecting to Münster and Osnabrück city centres, as well as by taxi and private car via the A1 motorway.
Airlines here
Key carriers operating at FMO include Eurowings, Ryanair, and Lufthansa, offering connections to major European hubs and leisure destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport's ICAO code EDDG reflects its location in Germany's northern air traffic control region.
  • ›FMO serves both North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony, straddling two German federal states.
  • ›The airport has a runway length of approximately 3,600 metres, capable of handling larger commercial aircraft.
  • ›Passenger numbers have historically ranged between 1.5 and 2.5 million per year.
  • ›Cargo and logistics operations supplement the airport's passenger business.
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Gateway to Westphalia where two historic cities share one runway

Münster Osnabrück Airport, located in Greven between the cities of Münster and Osnabrück, has served the Westphalia region since 1958. It operates as a regional airport handling leisure and business traffic, with connections to major European hubs and holiday destinations. Despite its modest size, FMO plays an important role for the densely populated region it serves.

Terminals
  • Terminal 1 — The single main terminal handles all passenger departures and arrivals with check-in, security, and a compact retail and dining area.
Ground Transport
  • Bus line S50 connecting the airport to Münster central station
  • Bus line 550 connecting to Osnabrück central station
  • Taxi services available at the forecourt outside arrivals
  • Car rental desks from major providers including Hertz, Europcar, and Sixt
  • Private car parking in short-stay and long-stay lots on site
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Wissmannshof Greven
  • Ringhotel Zum Roten Ochsen
  • Hampton by Hilton Münster City
  • Steigenberger Hotel Münster
  • ibis Münster City
Dining

Inside the terminal, travellers will find a modest selection of cafés and snack outlets suitable for a quick bite before departure. The surrounding town of Greven offers traditional German restaurants and bakeries for those with more time. Münster city centre, about 20 kilometres away, provides a much wider range of dining options including regional Westphalian cuisine.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as security queues can build during peak morning hours.
  • The S50 bus to Münster HBF runs regularly but check the timetable in advance as frequency drops in the evening.
  • Car rental desks are located in the arrivals hall — booking online in advance is recommended during summer holiday season.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal for connected waiting.
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Route map (11 destinations)

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Routes

FMO → AYTAB · 738
FMO → CFUAB · 738
FMO → IBZAB · 738
FMO → PMIAB · 738 320
FMO → AGPFR · 738
FMO → GROFR · 738
FMO → FRALH · CR7
FMO → MUCLH · E95 CR9
FMO → BREW2 · J32
FMO → STRW2 · J32
FMO → ZRHW2 · J32
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Münster Osnabrück Airport
Encyclopaedia

Münster Osnabrück Airport, formerly Münster/Osnabrück International Airport and Flughafen Münster/Osnabrück in German, is a minor international airport in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is located near Greven, 25 km (16 mi) north of Münster and 35 km (22 mi) south of Osnabrück. The airport serves the area of the northern Ruhrgebiet, western and southwestern Lower Saxony, Emsland, Westphalia and parts of the Netherlands and features flights to some European city and leisure destinations.

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