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Stuttgart Airport

Stuttgart, Germany

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Stuttgart Airport

Stuttgart, Germany
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Southwest Germany's gateway connecting Stuttgart to the world.

Opened
1939
Location
Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart Airport (IATA: STR, ICAO: EDDS) is the international airport serving Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Located approximately 13 kilometres south of the city centre in the Filderstadt area, it is one of Germany's major regional airports, handling around 11–12 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport serves as a hub for Lufthansa and various low-cost carriers, offering connections to major European destinations as well as intercontinental routes. It plays a significant role in supporting the economically important Stuttgart region, which is home to major automotive manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Stuttgart Airport is operated by Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH and features modern terminal facilities. It has undergone significant development over the decades to accommodate growing passenger demand and evolving aviation standards.
Terminals
The airport has a single integrated terminal complex divided into four concourses (Terminal 1 and Terminal 3/4 areas), handling both Schengen and non-Schengen traffic.
Getting to & from
Stuttgart Airport is directly connected to the city centre via the S-Bahn lines S2 and S3, with a journey time of approximately 27 minutes to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Stuttgart include Lufthansa, Eurowings, Ryanair, TUIfly, and Turkish Airlines, among other European carriers.
Notable facts
  • ›Stuttgart Airport is located on the Filder plateau south of the city, at an elevation of about 1,276 feet (389 metres) above sea level.
  • ›The airport was originally opened in 1939 and has been expanded multiple times since World War II.
  • ›It is one of the few German airports with a direct motorway connection via the A8 autobahn.
  • ›Porsche's headquarters and museum are located nearby, reflecting the region's strong automotive industry ties.
  • ›The airport handled a record of approximately 12.7 million passengers in 2018 before traffic declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gateway to Baden-Württemberg nestled among rolling Swabian hills

Stuttgart Airport, officially known as Flughafen Stuttgart, has served the Baden-Württemberg region since 1939 and stands as one of Germany's busiest regional airports. Situated approximately 13 kilometres south of the city centre near Leinfelden-Echterdingen, it handles over ten million passengers annually in normal years. The airport acts as a vital hub for business travellers visiting the automotive heartland of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, as well as leisure passengers exploring the scenic Swabian Alb and Black Forest.

Terminals
  • Terminal 1 — The older of the two passenger terminals, handling primarily charter and low-cost carrier operations with basic amenities.
  • Terminal 3 — The modern main terminal serving most scheduled network carriers, featuring expanded retail, dining, and gate facilities.
  • Terminal 4 — A dedicated facility used for overflow and specific airline operations, connected to the main terminal complex.
Ground Transport
  • S-Bahn lines S2 and S3 connect the airport to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof in approximately 27 minutes
  • Regional bus services link the airport to nearby towns including Sindelfingen and Böblingen
  • Taxi ranks are located directly outside the arrivals hall on the ground floor
  • Car rental desks from major providers including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Sixt are in the terminal
  • Airport shuttle services connect to several city hotels and the trade fair centre Messe Stuttgart
Nearby Hotels
  • Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport
  • Hilton Garden Inn Stuttgart Airport-Messe
  • Holiday Inn Stuttgart
  • NH Hotel Stuttgart Airport
  • Wyndham Stuttgart Airport Messe
Dining

Inside the terminal, travellers will find a mix of international fast food chains, German bakeries, and sit-down restaurants offering regional Swabian specialties such as Maultaschen and Spätzle. Airside options expand post-security with cafés and bar-style eateries suitable for a quick meal before boarding. For a more authentic dining experience, the nearby town of Leinfelden-Echterdingen offers traditional Swabian gasthouses just a short taxi ride away.

Traveller Tips
  • Buy a combined S-Bahn ticket at the airport machines — a single journey to the city centre is straightforward and significantly cheaper than a taxi.
  • Allow extra time during trade fair periods at Messe Stuttgart, as the airport and transport links become significantly busier.
  • Stuttgart Airport has a compact layout, but Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 require separate check-in — confirm your terminal before arriving.
  • The airport observation deck offers excellent views of aircraft movements and is a pleasant stop if you arrive early.
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Stuttgart Airport, formerly Flughafen Stuttgart-Echterdingen, is an international airport serving Stuttgart, the capital of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It is christened in honor of Stuttgart's former mayor, Manfred Rommel, son of Erwin Rommel, and is the sixth busiest airport in Germany with 11,832,634 passengers having passed through its doors in 2018. The facility covers approximately 400 hectares, of which 190 hectares are green space.

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