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NUE Nuremberg Airport

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Nuremberg Airport (NUE) serves Nuremberg, about 5 km north of Nuremberg. 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.

IATANUE
ICAOEDDN
ServesNuremberg
From centre5 km
Non-stop32
Airlines17
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation319 m

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The airport in numbers

Nuremberg Airport — facts & history

We pulled Nuremberg Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 4.5M passengers in 2025.

Opened
1955
71 years ago
Passengers / year
4.5M
as of 2025
Elevation
319 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Flughafen Nürnberg GmbH
Passengers per year, 1991–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Nuremberg Airport to Nuremberg

The airport is about 5 km north of Nuremberg, about 15 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: €12–€19.

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

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~15 min€12–€19
Private transfer~15 minfixed upfront
Car rental~15 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From NUE 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.)
Munich156 km163 min€282–€448
Stuttgart160 km168 min€289–€459
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Which way suits you from Nuremberg Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€12–€19 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 Nuernberg ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Nuremberg Airport

Non-stop flights to about 32 destinations, operated by 17 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Berlin · TUIfly · Ryanair · Lufthansa · Germanwings · Iberia Airlines · Meridiana · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Swiss International Air Lines · Pegasus Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Nuremberg Airport to the centre of Nuremberg?
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 5 km north of Nuremberg, about 15 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Nuremberg Airport to Nuremberg?
Roughly €12–€19 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg Airport to Nuremberg?
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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg Airport?
About 32 destinations, including Berlin, Antalya, Olbia, Istanbul. 17 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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Nuremberg 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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