Search Flights from Nuremberg to Aachen

Nuremberg is a city in the German state of Bavaria that has a lot of importance in history, especially during World War II and the Nazi era. The city hosts many researchers and tourists and is famous for its production of handmade toys. Nuremberg hosts the International Toy Fair and is home to the facilities of companies such as MAN SE and Siemens. The city, which welcomes millions of visitors every year, is served by Nuremberg Airport. The airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, including metro, bus, taxi, and car.

Metro

The metro is a very convenient and reliable transportation alternative to get to the airport. Nuremberg Airport is accessible by the U-Bahn metro from the city center. Line U2 provides transportation directly to the airport station. Line U2 runs between the central train station and the airport in a total of 12 minutes.  

Bus

The bus is another method of transportation one can use to get to the airport, which is located about 6 km from the city center. There are buses that provide transportation from the main railway station, from Höfles, and from Thon to the airport. Bus line 33 runs from Höfles to the airport, and bus line 32 runs from Thon to the airport. The N12 night bus also provides transportation from the city center to the airport.  

Taxi

Taking a taxi to the airport is also very convenient. You can easily find a taxi in the city center and historic city center. You can also have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you. A taxi to the airport from the city center takes about 15 minutes.

Car

Nuremberg is one of the most important industrial cities in the state and in the country. Both locals and tourists usually drive to get around in the city and its surrounding areas. Therefore traffic in Nuremberg can be quite heavy. However, the airport is easily accessible by car using the A3 motorway. The airport contains both indoor and outdoor parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options. The airport has the capacity to accommodate 8,000 vehicles.   

Airport Information

Nuremberg Airport is the international airport serving the city. It is a major international airport, having handled over 3 million passengers in 2013. The airport operates passenger services out of 1 terminal. The airport contains various services to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. Basic services offered at the airport include ATMs, currency exchange services, lounges, a hairdresser, Wi-Fi, a lost and found, and a conference center. The airport also features a children’s corner for families traveling with kids, an observation desk, and a wonderful bakery that offers fresh products daily, the Bakery "Kalchreuther Bäcker". It is one of the few airports in the world that has a bakery on-site.

There are a variety of bars, restaurants, and cafes where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink, including Marche Bistro, Mc Donald’s, Movenpick Restaurant, Terminal90, and Brezel Fritz. The airport also has many stores where passengers can go shopping including Duty Free shops, the Airport Shop, the Bookstore, Nuremberg Store, Ravensburger Shop, and Geschenkewelt. The airport also has a hotel, located right next to the terminal, the Mövenpick Hotel Nuremberg-Airport.

The small city of Aachen does not have an airport that operates international flights. However, those traveling to Aachen use either Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport because Aachen is in such close proximity to both cities.

To get to the city of Aachen you can use Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to Aachen from both airports, including trains, taxis, airport shuttle services, or rental car. It takes about 1 hour to get to Aachen city center from both airports.

Train

Traveling by train is a very common means of transportation in Germany. Taking a train from either Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport to Aachen city center takes about 1 hour. The train is a very convenient way to get to the city from either airport.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available at the terminal exits of both airports. A taxi to Aachen city center from both Cologne Bonn International Airport and Düsseldorf International Airport costs around 125 euros. Under normal traffic conditions it takes about 45 minutes to get to Aachen from both airports.

Shuttle Service

Cologne Bonn International Airport and Düsseldorf International Airport also serve small cities in the area so there is a well develop shuttle service network, which is operated by private companies. These companies have an assorted fleet of vehicles, which range from small vehicles to large buses, and they go along many different routes. To find the best shuttle company to suit your needs and to get more information on shuttle routes and times please visit the information counter located in the airport terminal.

Rental Car

There are many rental car companies located at both airports. To get to Aachen from Cologne Bonn International Airport follow the A4 motorway. To get to Aachen from Düsseldorf International Airport follow the A44 motorway. Under normal traffic conditions it takes about 1 hour to get to Aachen from both airports.