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MST Maastricht Aachen Airport

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) serves Maastricht, about 9 km northeast of Maastricht. 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.

IATAMST
ICAOEHBK
ServesMaastricht
From centre9 km
Non-stop10
Airlines2
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Elevation114 m

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The airport in numbers

Maastricht Aachen Airport — facts & history

We pulled Maastricht Aachen Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 266,032 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 435,977 in 2019.

Opened
1944
82 years ago
Passengers / year
266,032
as of 2022
Peak traffic
435,977
in 2019
Elevation
114 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1997–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Maastricht

The airport is about 9 km northeast of Maastricht, about 19 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Schiphol has a rail station right under arrivals, trains to central Amsterdam every few minutes and to cities nationwide.

Taxi & apps: Metered official taxi. Uber and Bolt are legal and active. Estimated fare to the centre: €20–€32.

Tipping: 5% or round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~19 min€20–€32
Private transfer~19 minfixed upfront
Car rental~19 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MST 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.)
Eindhoven62 km65 min€119–€190
Utrecht139 km145 min€263–€418
Rotterdam144 km151 min€273–€433
Delft156 km164 min€295–€469
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Maastricht Aachen Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Maastricht ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Maastricht Aachen Airport

Non-stop flights to about 10 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Transavia Holland

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Maastricht Aachen 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 Maastricht Aachen Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Maastricht Aachen Airport to the centre of Maastricht?
Schiphol has a rail station right under arrivals, trains to central Amsterdam every few minutes and to cities nationwide. The airport is about 9 km northeast of Maastricht, about 19 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Maastricht?
Roughly €20–€32 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Maastricht Aachen Airport?
Metered official taxi. Uber and Bolt are legal and active.
What's the cheapest way from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Maastricht?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Schiphol has a rail station right under arrivals, trains to central Amsterdam every few minutes and to cities nationwide.
Can I get from Maastricht Aachen Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Schiphol has a rail station right under arrivals, trains to central Amsterdam every few minutes and to cities nationwide. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Maastricht Aachen Airport?
About 10 destinations, including Trapani, Alicante, Bari, Heraklion. 2 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 Maastricht Aachen 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 Maastricht Aachen Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Maastricht Aachen 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