Nuremberg Airport serves Germany's second city in Bavaria, historic for its medieval center and renowned Christmas market, approximately 6 km from the city center.
It is the gateway to Nuremberg itself and to Franconia, a region known for artisanal beer production.
How to get to Nuremberg Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to NUE
Parking near Nuremberg Airport
Official parking is located in front of the terminal.
It is video-monitored; approximately 3-4 euros/hour, with more convenient daily rates.
How to get to Nuremberg from NUE
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Nuremberg Airport
The major car rental companies are present with their own desks in the arrivals area.
A license, passport, and a credit card in the driver's name are the documents needed for the security deposit.
Hotels near Nuremberg Airport
Central station and Altstadt
U2 underground direct in about 12 minutes from the terminal, with no changes; taxi in 15-20 minutes.
Best for: Those arriving or departing by underground who want the Altstadt a few minutes away on foot.
- Direct, frequent U2, among the fastest airport-to-centre links in Germany
- Hauptmarkt and the old town a few minutes' walk from the station
- A busy transit area, less quiet during rush hour
- Higher rates downtown on trade fair (Messe) days
Recommended hotels
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Nürnberg Next to the station, in the historic Tafelhof Palais building; underground parking with charging points for electric cars. View availability
- The Cloud One Nürnberg, part of the Motel One Group Right next to the central station, a few steps from the Altstadt; a brand of the Motel One group, formerly known as Motel One Hauptbahnhof. View availability
Boxdorf and the Fair district
About 15 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal (around 8 km); there is no direct bus link.
Best for: Those attending a trade fair at the nearby exhibition centre or looking for a green, quiet setting near the airport.
- A green, quiet area compared with the centre, with a Japanese garden and a sauna area at the hotel
- Convenient for those driving to the Nuremberg trade fair
- You need a car or a taxi: no direct bus link with the airport
- Some reviews mention rooms that aren't the newest and aircraft noise with the window open
Recommended hotels
Nürnberg-West
About 15-20 minutes by taxi from the airport; the old town is about 4 minutes by car.
Best for: Those travelling by car who want to stay close to the motorway junction, a few minutes from the centre.
- A handy spot for arriving or leaving by car, close to the motorway junction
- Charging points for electric cars in the hotel car park
- An outlying area with little to walk to in the evening
- You need a car or public transport to reach the Altstadt
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Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as Franconia's hub.
The recommended safety margin for flights is 2 hours.
Map of Nuremberg Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Nuremberg's Christmas market famous?
Yes, the Christkindlesmarkt is among the most famous and oldest Christmas markets in Germany: book accommodation well ahead if you're traveling in that period.
Q. How do you get to central Nuremberg from the airport?
With metro line U2, which links the airport directly to the center in about 12 minutes.
Q. What are Lebkuchen?
Nuremberg's famous gingerbread, a traditional Christmas sweet that has been made in the city for centuries.
Q. Does Nuremberg have a historical role tied to the trial of the Nazi leaders?
Yes, the city hosted the famous Nuremberg Trials after the Second World War in Courtroom 600 of the Palace of Justice, today home to the Memorium museum, open to the public.
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