Mannheim-City Airport - Flight Information and Guide (MHG)

Mannheim-City Airport serves the industrial city on the Rhine, approximately 5 km from the city center.

It is a very small airport with limited connections and mainly business traffic; many visitors reach Mannheim by train given its strategic position on the German railway network.

Content verified on 03/09/2026

Official source: www.flugplatz-mannheim.de

How to get to Mannheim-City Airport

Mannheim city centre is approximately 5 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 10 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city center of Mannheim in approximately 10 minutes.

By Train

Mannheim railway station, an important hub of the German rail network, is not directly connected to the airport; it is reached by taxi.

By Bus

There is no shuttle or bus line specifically designed for the airport.

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Tips Given limited passenger air traffic at this airport, verify if it is worthwhile to reach Mannheim by train from Frankfurt or Stuttgart, both well connected.

Average travel time to MHG

TrainNot available

Shuttle busNot a dedicated service

Taxi / Private hire15-18 minutes

Parking near Mannheim-City Airport

A small parking area is located not far from the terminal.

The parking is not supervised, but rates remain reasonable.

How to get to Mannheim from MHG

By Train

Mannheim train station, not directly connected to the airport, is an important railway hub with ICE connections throughout Germany.

By Bus

There is no dedicated bus service for flights.

By Taxi

Taxis generally arrive with flight arrivals; approximately 15-18 euros to the city center.

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Car rental at Mannheim-City Airport

A limited number of car rental companies are present in the arrivals area.

A driving license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name are required for the security deposit.

Hotels near Mannheim-City Airport

Mannheim City Airport is mainly a business and private aviation hub: scheduled flights are a minority of the traffic. It's just 3.5 km from the centre, with tram lines 5 and 6 arriving in about 10 minutes and a stop right in front of the terminal. Because of this, choosing where to stay is less about distance from the airport, which is always short, and more about the type of stay: the central station for those who need to leave early, the shopping streets of the Planken for those staying in the city, or the business district near the Luisenpark for those with appointments outside the centre.

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Central station

Tram lines 5 and 6 connect the airport to the centre in about 10 minutes, with a stop right in front of the terminal.

Best for: Those arriving by tram from the airport who want to check in just steps from the platforms of the Hauptbahnhof.

Pros

150 metres from the central station, convenient for anyone arriving or leaving by tram from the airport
Schloss Mannheim and the Kongresszentrum reachable on foot in a few minutes

Cons

A transit area around the station, busier during rush hour
Less evening life than the shopping streets in the centre

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City centre

Centre and Planken

The same tram 5 or 6 from the airport to the centre, about 10 minutes, then a short walk to the pedestrian area.

Best for: Shopping in the Quadrate and the Planken on foot, while staying close to the station.

Pros

Pedestrian streets of the Planken and the Fressgasse for evening shopping
Tram right outside the hotel, convenient even without renting a car

Cons

Heavy pedestrian traffic at weekends along the shopping streets
Paid hotel parking, as in almost the whole centre

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Neighbourhood

Business district and Luisenpark

Further from the centre: it's best to take tram 5 or 6 to the station and then change, or take a taxi directly from the airport in about 15 minutes.

Best for: Business trips near the companies in the eastern district and those who want the Luisenpark and the planetarium just steps away.

Pros

Planetarium 3 minutes on foot and Luisenpark 8 minutes, useful for a break away from the centre
A less touristy area, convenient for those with appointments at companies in the eastern district

Cons

Over 2 km from the central station, you'll need the tram or a taxi for the centre
Few evening venues in the immediate vicinity outside the hotel

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NH Mannheim In the business district east of the centre, 3 minutes from the planetarium and 8 from the Luisenpark; convenient for appointments at companies in the area. View availability

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Airport services

The airport offers only essential services given its limited passenger traffic; many visitors to Mannheim arrive by train due to the city's strategic location on Germany's rail network.

Shopping & Duty Free

The airport does not have a duty-free area, proportionate to its traffic volume.

Lounges & relaxation

The airport's limited size does not justify a dedicated lounge.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The small terminal nonetheless offers Wi-Fi coverage in its public areas.

Families & Children

Services for travelers with children are minimal, proportional to the terminal's size.

Terminal guide

The terminal is very small, consistent with the airport's limited and predominantly business traffic.

Passengers should allow 1 hour advance time for flights.

Map of Mannheim-City Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is it better to reach Mannheim by air or by train?

Passenger air traffic at Mannheim airport is limited: many visitors prefer the train, since the city is a major hub of the German rail network with ICE connections.

Q. What should you see in Mannheim?

The famous Baroque palace, among the largest in Germany, now partly home to the city's university.

Q. Can you pay only by card in Mannheim, or is it better to have cash?

It's better to always carry some cash: as in many parts of Germany, several small shops, markets and some restaurants in Mannheim still don't accept electronic payments.