Strasbourg Airport serves the capital of Alsace and home to the European Parliament, approximately 12 km southwest of the city center.
Strasbourg is known for its UNESCO heritage historic center, Petite France, and its famous Christmas markets.
How to get to Strasbourg Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SXB
Parking near Strasbourg Airport
Five official parking areas (P1-P5) are available opposite the terminal, with fifteen-minute tier rates.
Long-stay parking costs approximately 12-19 euros per day (65-90 euros per week in P5).
How to get to Strasbourg from SXB
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Strasbourg Airport
The arrivals area includes desks from major car rental companies.
A credit card in the driver's name is required for the security deposit, along with driver's license and passport.
Hotels near Strasbourg Airport
Airport area (Holtzheim)
airport about 2 km away, reachable in a few minutes by car or with the hotel's private shuttle; no pedestrian link
Best for: anyone with a dawn flight or a short stopover who wants the bare essentials near the terminal
- 2 km from the terminal, handy for flights at awkward times
- Free on-site parking
- Lower rates than in the city centre
- Peripheral area, nothing to do in the evening
- You need a car or a taxi, you can't get there on foot
Recommended hotels
Strasbourg station (Gare)
TER train from Entzheim station, linked to the terminal by a pedestrian footbridge, in about 9 minutes; alternatively a bus shuttle to the Baggersee tram stop (12 minutes) and then tram line A
Best for: anyone looking for the fastest and most reliable connection to the airport, with or without a car
- Station linked to the airport without complicated changes
- City trams and buses converge right here
- Petite France within a few minutes' walk
- Busy area during train rush hours
- Not the most picturesque district of Strasbourg
Recommended hotels
Petite France
airport reachable in about 25-30 minutes by combining train or shuttle with a tram leg, or by taxi in about 20 minutes
Best for: anyone who prefers to sleep among the canals of Strasbourg's most photographed district
- Canals, half-timbered houses and the Covered Bridges close by
- Alsatian restaurants and winstubs all around
- Pedestrian streets, quiet in the evening
- Narrow lanes, hard to drive right up to the door
- Very touristy area, crowded on summer weekends
Recommended hotels
- Hôtel & Spa REGENT PETITE FRANCE Occupies a seventeenth-century mill on the canal, with some rooms looking directly onto the Covered Bridges. View availability
- ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre Petite France On the Quai de Paris, a 5-minute walk from both Petite France and the Cathedral. View availability
Grande Île and Cathedral
airport reachable in about 30-35 minutes between train/shuttle and tram, or by taxi in about 20-25 minutes
Best for: anyone who bets on the historic heart of the city to get around only on foot
- Cathedral, Palais Rohan and museums a few minutes' walk away
- Restaurants and shops open late
- Central area, well lit in the evening
- Heavy tourist foot traffic during the day
- Rates generally higher than in the rest of the city
Recommended hotels
- Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Ile The very first Sofitel in the world, opened in 1964, a short walk from Place Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune and the Cathedral. View availability
- Cour du Corbeau Hotel Strasbourg - MGallery Collection Ancient inn dating from 1528 that once hosted Voltaire, with half-timbered façades and original inner courtyard. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modestly sized, consistent with its role as a regional airport, with notable traffic increases during Christmas markets.
Travelers on flights should allow 2 hours of buffer time.
Map of Strasbourg Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Strasbourg home to the European Parliament?
Yes, it hosts one of the seats of the European Parliament, along with the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights.
Q. When are Strasbourg's Christmas markets held?
Generally from late November to late December: they are among Europe's most famous and attract a great many visitors, so book accommodation well in advance.
Q. How do you get to central Strasbourg from the airport?
With the shuttle train, which connects the airport to the central station in about 25 minutes with a change at Entzheim.
Q. What is La Petite France in Strasbourg?
The historic district of tanners and millers, with half-timbered houses along the canals, among the most photographed areas of the city.
Flight board
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