Schlossplatz
The great central square, with the New Palace, the Jubilee Column and fountains, next to the Königstraße shopping street.
Airport · Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart STR
10 km from central Stuttgart. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 10 km
- terminals
- 1
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About the airport
Stuttgart Airport, named after former mayor Manfred Rommel, is the largest airport in Baden-Württemberg. It sits on the Filder plateau, about 13 km south of the city centre and right next to the Messe Stuttgart trade fair grounds, and is easy to reach by S-Bahn or the U6 Stadtbahn.
Terminal
Terminals 1 to 4 form a single connected complex in a row, so you can walk between them. Terminal 1 stands out for its tree-like columns. Flights are domestic, European and holiday routes.
Services
You’ll find shops, restaurants, free wifi, a visitor terrace, car parks and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
S-Bahn S2 / S3
Link Flughafen/Messe station with the central station (Hauptbahnhof) in about 27 min, with frequent departures.
Stadtbahn U6
Since 2021 it runs to the airport and through the south of the city to the centre. Slower than the S-Bahn, but handy for districts such as Möhringen.
Busterminal (SAB)
Next to the terminals is Stuttgart's main long-distance coach station, with services to many German and European cities.
Taxi
Ranks outside the terminals. The ride to the city centre takes about 20-30 min, depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminals 1-4
Four adjoining, connected terminals in one long building, with the S-Bahn and U6 station right opposite. Domestic, European and holiday flights.
Stuttgart
Things to do in Stuttgart
Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, spreads across a valley ringed by hills and vineyards. It is the birthplace of the car, home to the headquarters and museums of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Over a century of motoring history in a spectacular spiral building in the Untertürkheim district.
Wilhelma
Zoo and botanical garden set in a former royal park in Moorish style, by the Neckar river.
Fernsehturm Stuttgart
The world's first concrete TV tower, from 1956, with an observation deck over the city and vineyards.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Stuttgart?
Stuttgart airport is about 10 km from central Stuttgart.
How do I get from the airport to central Stuttgart?
From Stuttgart airport you can take S-Bahn S2 / S3 (train), Stadtbahn U6 (metro), Busterminal (SAB) (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Stuttgart airport have?
Stuttgart has one terminal: Terminals 1-4.
Landing in Stuttgart?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminals seen from the landside road: Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terminal 1 check-in hall with its tree-like columns: CatalpaSpirit, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Aircraft on the apron at dusk: 5R-MFT, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Historic aircraft on the visitor terrace: qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Schlossplatz: Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mercedes-Benz Museum: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Wilhelma: H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fernsehturm Stuttgart: Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons