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MHG Mannheim-City Airport

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Mannheim-City Airport (MHG) serves Heidelberg, about 15 km northwest of Heidelberg. 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.

IATAMHG
ICAOEDFM
ServesHeidelberg
From centre15 km
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation94 m

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The airport in numbers

Mannheim-City Airport — facts & history

We pulled Mannheim-City Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 39,910 passengers in 2017, against a peak of 40,796 in 2015.

Opened
1911
115 years ago
Passengers / year
39,910
as of 2017
Elevation
94 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Mannheim-City Airport to Heidelberg

The airport is about 15 km northwest of Heidelberg, about 31 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: €30–€47.

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

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~22 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~31 min€30–€47
Private transfer~31 minfixed upfront
Car rental~31 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MHG 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.)
Frankfurt72 km76 min€132–€210
Stuttgart91 km95 min€166–€263
Beilstein116 km121 min€210–€334
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Mannheim-City Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€30–€47 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 Mannheim ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Mannheim-City Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Canadian Western Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Mannheim-City 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 Mannheim-City Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Mannheim-City Airport to the centre of Heidelberg?
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 15 km northwest of Heidelberg, about 31 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Mannheim-City Airport to Heidelberg?
Roughly €30–€47 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Mannheim-City 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 Mannheim-City Airport to Heidelberg?
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 Mannheim-City 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 Mannheim-City Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Berlin. 1 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 Mannheim-City 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 Mannheim-City Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Mannheim-City 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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