Martinitoren
The tower of St Martin's Church, the city's symbol, rises above the Grote Markt and can be climbed for views of the flat countryside around.
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Airport · Groningen, Netherlands
Groningen Eelde GRQ
11 km from central Groningen. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 11 km
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About the airport
Groningen Airport Eelde is in Eelde, about 7 km south of the city of Groningen, in the north of the Netherlands. It is a small airport with few routes, mainly holiday and seasonal flights.
Terminals
It has a single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Walking distances are short.
Services
The terminal has a café, free wifi and car rental desks. There is no railway station at the airport: you get to the city by bus or taxi.
Getting to the city
Autobús a Groninga
Scheduled buses link the airport with the city of Groningen and its railway station. Check the route and timetable before you travel.
Taxi
Taxis wait in front of the terminal. Allow about 15 min to central Groningen, depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
A single small, quiet terminal building with arrivals and departures under one roof.
Groningen
Things to do in Groningen
Groningen is the big city of the northern Netherlands and one of its youngest, with a major university, a lively old town and a strong cycling culture.
Groninger Museum
A museum in a bold, colourful building by the canal next to the station, with modern and contemporary art.
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Aa-kerk
A church in the historic centre with an elegant tower in golden tones, close to the canal and the quiet streets of the old town.
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Noorderplantsoen
A 19th-century landscape park next to the centre, with ponds and willows, ideal for a stroll or a rest.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Groningen?
Groningen Eelde airport is about 11 km from central Groningen.
How do I get from the airport to central Groningen?
From Groningen Eelde airport you can take Autobús a Groninga (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Groningen Eelde airport have?
Groningen Eelde has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Groningen?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The airport from the air, with the runway and terminal surrounded by fields: Kas van Zonneveld, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- An aerial view of the runway and airport grounds in flat countryside: Mark Brouwer, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport apron, with the terminal buildings behind: Jcb, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Martinitoren: Wutsje, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Groninger Museum: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aa-kerk: Michielverbeek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Noorderplantsoen: BZ.TE.GA.ZII, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons