Aachen does not have its own commercial airport. Most international travellers fly into Frankfurt (FRA), Düsseldorf (DUS) or Cologne/Bonn (CGN), or the small Maastricht Aachen Airport in the Netherlands. From Frankfurt Airport, Aachen is about 250 km away – around 2 hours by ICE train or 2.5 hours by private car.
Airports near Aachen compared
| Airport | Distance to Aachen (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Aachen (MST), NL | ~40 km | Few routes, mostly holiday flights |
| Cologne/Bonn (CGN) | ~90 km | European low-cost flights |
| Düsseldorf (DUS) | ~90 km | European and some long-haul flights |
| Brussels (BRU), BE | ~140 km | Long-haul via Brussels Airlines and others |
| Frankfurt (FRA) | ~250 km | Largest choice of long-haul flights to Germany |
Coming from North America, Asia or the Middle East, Frankfurt often has the most direct flights – and it is still easy to continue to Aachen.
Frankfurt Airport to Aachen by train
From the long-distance station at Terminal 1, ICE trains run towards Cologne; some continue directly to Aachen and Brussels, otherwise you change in Cologne. Total travel time is around 2 hours. It’s a good choice for one person with light luggage – but after a long-haul flight, finding platforms, carrying bags and possible delays can be tiring.
Frankfurt Airport to Aachen by private transfer
With Veloria Ride, your driver meets you at Terminal 1, Exit B6 with a name sign, tracks your flight and waits 60 minutes after landing at no extra cost. The trip to your hotel, home or office in Aachen takes about 2.5 hours via the A3 and A4, or the A61.
- Fixed price per vehicle, agreed when you book
- Mercedes sedan for 1–3, V-Class for up to 7 passengers
- Ideal for RWTH Aachen visitors, business trips to the Aachen region, families and groups
- Stops on the way (e.g. Cologne, Bonn, Düren) on request
Travelling to the Aachen area from Frankfurt in other cases
We also drive from Frankfurt city, Wiesbaden or Mainz to Aachen, and from Aachen back to Frankfurt Airport for your departure – with a buffer for traffic around Cologne. See all intercity transfers.
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FAQ
Does Aachen have an airport?
No commercial airport in the city itself. The nearest is Maastricht Aachen Airport in the Netherlands; the most-used are Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn and Frankfurt.
How far is Frankfurt Airport from Aachen?
About 250 km – roughly 2.5 hours by car or about 2 hours by ICE.
Can you drive me from Aachen to Frankfurt Airport for an early flight?
Yes, 24/7. We plan your pickup time around your flight.