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Bavaria's second-largest airport serving northern Bavaria.
Opened
1955
Location
Nuremberg, Germany
Nuremberg Airport (IATA: NUE, ICAO: EDDN) is an international airport located approximately 5 kilometers north of Nuremberg city center in Bavaria, Germany. It is the second busiest airport in Bavaria after Munich Airport and serves as an important regional hub for northern Bavaria.
The airport handles a mix of scheduled and charter flights, with a strong focus on leisure destinations across Europe and the Mediterranean. It has seen significant growth since the expansion of low-cost carrier operations, particularly Ryanair and Wizz Air routes.
Nuremberg Airport is known for its compact, efficient layout and relatively short connection times, making it a convenient alternative to larger German hubs for travelers in the Franconia region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single integrated terminal building divided into two connected sections, handling both Schengen and non-Schengen traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is directly connected to Nuremberg's city center via the U-Bahn U2 subway line, with a journey time of approximately 12 minutes to the main railway station.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Nuremberg include Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, and various charter airlines serving European leisure destinations.
Notable facts
- ›The airport handled approximately 4 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced traffic.
- ›U-Bahn line U2 provides a direct rail link to Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof, one of the few German regional airports with direct metro access.
- ›The airport has a single runway designated 10/28, approximately 2,700 meters in length.
- ›Nuremberg Airport serves as a base for several Ryanair routes connecting northern Bavaria to European destinations.
- ›The facility includes a dedicated cargo center supporting freight operations for the broader Franconia region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
