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GWT Westerland Sylt Airport

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Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) serves Westerland. 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.

IATAGWT
ICAOEDXW
Non-stop7
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation16 m

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The airport in numbers

Westerland Sylt Airport — facts & history

We pulled Westerland Sylt Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 119,763 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 138,621 in 2015.

Passengers / year
119,763
as of 2022
Peak traffic
138,621
in 2015
Elevation
16 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2015–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Westerland Sylt Airport to Westerland

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.

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

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Westerland Sylt Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

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 Westerland ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Westerland Sylt Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Berlin · Lufthansa · Aeroline GmbH

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Westerland Sylt 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 Westerland Sylt Airport

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

Rates in Westerland shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Westerland Sylt Airport to the centre of Westerland?
Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Can I use a ride app from Westerland Sylt 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 Westerland Sylt Airport to Westerland?
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 Westerland Sylt 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 Westerland Sylt Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Munich, Berlin, Duesseldorf, Zurich. 3 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 Westerland Sylt 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 Westerland Sylt Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Westerland Sylt 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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