Rostock-Laage Airport - Flight Information and Guide (RLG)

How to get to Rostock-Laage Airport

Rostock city centre is approximately 35 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 40-45 minutes by bus or taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city center of Rostock in approximately 35-40 minutes.

By Train

There is no train station in the airport area.

By Bus

A bus service connects the airport to the centre of Rostock, with departures coordinated with flight times; ticket price approximately 8-10 euros.

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Tips If your destination is the beach, Warnemünde, the seaside resort of Rostock, is about 45 minutes away and is one of the most popular beach destinations on the German Baltic coast.

Average travel time to RLG

TrainNot available

Shuttle bus45 minutes

Taxi / Private hire45-55 minutes

Parking near Rostock-Laage Airport

The official parking lot is located directly in front of the terminal.

Active video surveillance and rates of around 2-4 euros/hour, with a discount for all-day parking.

How to get to Rostock from RLG

By Train

There is no direct railway connection to the airport: a transfer is required.

By Bus

The bus connects the airport to central Rostock in approximately 45 minutes; roughly 8-10 euros.

By Taxi

Official taxis wait in the arrivals area; roughly 45-55 euros to the city center.

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Car rental at Rostock-Laage Airport

Well-known rental brands have a desk in the arrivals area.

For the security deposit, a credit card in the driver's name suffices, along with a driver's license and passport.

Hotels near Rostock-Laage Airport

Rostock-Laage is a small regional airport, about 30 km from the sea and from Warnemünde, the seaside resort where almost all the quality hotel supply is concentrated: by bus and then S-Bahn it takes a total of about 55-60 minutes, by taxi about 40-45 minutes. The distance from the sea matters more than the choice between Warnemünde's own areas, which are instead very close to one another: the seafront and Kurpark for those who want everything on foot, Hohe Düne for a resort with a marina reachable by ferry, Diedrichshagen for those looking for greenery just steps from the beach.

Neighbourhood

Seafront and Kurpark (Alter Strom)

Bus 127 to Rostock in 35-40 minutes, then S-Bahn to Warnemünde in another 20 minutes; by taxi about 40-45 minutes.

Best for: For those who want the beach, the Kurpark and the Alter Strom promenade just steps away.

Pros

Beach, Kurpark and the Alter Strom promenade all reachable on foot
Warnemünde S-Bahn station a few minutes away, with frequent trains to Rostock

Cons

Tourist area, busier and more expensive in the summer high season
Few free parking spaces near the seafront

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Neighbourhood

Hohe Düne, the marina resort

Same distance from the airport as the seafront area; reaching the Alter Strom and the centre of Warnemünde requires the ferry across the Warnow river (a few minutes' crossing).

Best for: For those looking for a resort with a marina and spa, a little set apart from the centre of Warnemünde.

Pros

Private beach and marina with hundreds of boat berths
Large spa area and several restaurants, including one with a Michelin star

Cons

Reaching the Alter Strom and the centre of Warnemünde requires the ferry
Higher prices compared to the other areas of Warnemünde

Recommended hotels

Yachthafenresidenz Hohe Düne The only resort with a marina on the German Baltic coast, private beach and the restaurant Der Butt with a Michelin star; reachable by ferry from the centre of Warnemünde. View availability

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Nearby town

Diedrichshagen, greenery close to the sea

Same distance from the airport as the seafront area; the centre of Warnemünde is then about 3 km away, with a bus stop 100 metres from the hotel.

Best for: For those looking for a green and quiet area, just steps from the beach and the golf course.

Pros

Green and quiet area, 950 metres from the beach and the golf course
Bus stop near the hotel to reach the centre of Warnemünde

Cons

The centre of Warnemünde with shops and restaurants is about 3 km away
Residential area, little evening life nearby

Recommended hotels

Ringhotel Warnemünder Hof Hotel with a thatched roof in a green area, indoor pool and spa area; about 3 km from the centre of Warnemünde and 950 metres from the sea. View availability

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Airport services

The airport serves Rostock, the main city on Germany's Baltic coast, with strong summer seasonality driven by beach tourism.

Shopping & Duty Free

A modest duty-free area is available with products typical of the Baltic region.

Lounges & relaxation

No business lounges are available at this airport.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

It is possible to connect to Wi-Fi in the public areas of the airport.

Families & Children

Families with children can count on a minimal but present service.

Terminal guide

The terminal is modestly sized, though summer crowds are substantially higher.

The recommended safety margin for flights is 1.5–2 hours.

Map of Rostock-Laage Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Can you reach Warnemünde by train from Rostock airport?

Not directly: you first need a transfer to Rostock's central station, from which a regional train to Warnemünde takes about 20 minutes; for the last leg from the airport, a taxi often remains the most convenient option.

Q. What should you see in Rostock?

The Hanseatic old town, with brick buildings typical of the Baltic area, and the historic harbour.

Q. Do you need a visa to arrive in Germany via Rostock-Laage?

For non-Schengen citizens, no, if the tourist stay is within 90 days; however, Rostock-Laage airport's direct connections are mostly seasonal and charter, so many non-European visitors still arrive via a stopover in Hamburg or Berlin.