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FKB Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport

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Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) serves Stuttgart, about 80 km west of Stuttgart. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAFKB
ICAOEDSB
ServesStuttgart
From centre80 km
Non-stop18
Airlines5
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation124 m

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The airport in numbers

Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport — facts & history

We pulled Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.8M passengers in 2024.

Opened
1994
32 years ago
Passengers / year
1.8M
as of 2024
Elevation
124 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2008–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport to Stuttgart

The airport is about 80 km west of Stuttgart, about 84 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities. Estimated fare to the centre: €147–€233.

Tipping: 5–10% or round to the nearest euro.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~59 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~84 min€147–€233
Private transfer~84 minfixed upfront
Car rental~84 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From FKB to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Heidelberg83 km87 min€152–€241
Frankfurt155 km163 min€280–€445
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€147–€233 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport

Non-stop flights to about 18 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Air Berlin · Germanwings · Hainan Airlines · Germania

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport to the centre of Stuttgart?
Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. The airport is about 80 km west of Stuttgart, about 84 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport to Stuttgart?
Roughly €147–€233 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport?
Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities.
What's the cheapest way from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport to Stuttgart?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Can I get from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport?
About 18 destinations, including Berlin, Palma de Mallorca, Trapani, Alicante. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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