Flights to Bielefeld
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bielefeld is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,152 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 59 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 85 km), Kassel Airport (KSF, 90 km), Hannover Airport (HAJ, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 47 km (29 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 59 km (37 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 85 km (53 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Kassel Airport | KSF | 90 km (56 mi) | 8,202 ft | 820 ft |
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | 92 km (57 mi) | 12,434 ft | 183 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,152 ft, PAD handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 699 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Bielefeld
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bielefeld to London | United Kingdom | 598 km (372 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Bielefeld to Berlin | Germany | 336 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Bielefeld to Rome | Italy | 1,167 km (725 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Bielefeld to Paris | France | 563 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Bielefeld to Hamburg | Germany | 195 km (121 mi) | about 1 h |
| Bielefeld to Minsk | Belarus | 1,287 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Bielefeld to Budapest | Hungary | 906 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Bielefeld to Warsaw | Poland | 851 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Bielefeld to Vienna | Austria | 702 km (436 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Bielefeld to Barcelona | Spain | 1,278 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Bielefeld to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,006 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Bielefeld to Munich | Germany | 484 km (301 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Bielefeld to Milan | Italy | 732 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Bielefeld to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,190 km (739 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Bielefeld to Prague | Czechia | 465 km (289 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Bielefeld to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 711 km (442 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Bielefeld to Copenhagen | Denmark | 484 km (300 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Bielefeld to Oslo | Norway | 887 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Bielefeld to Köln | Germany | 164 km (102 mi) | about 58 min |
| Bielefeld to Dublin | Ireland | 1,005 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Bielefeld to Brussels | Belgium | 318 km (198 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Bielefeld to Naples | Italy | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Bielefeld to Beijing | China | 7,654 km (4,756 mi) | about 10 h 34 min |
| Bielefeld to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,974 km (1,226 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Bielefeld to Tianjin | China | 7,763 km (4,823 mi) | about 10 h 42 min |
| Bielefeld to Moscow | Russia | 1,935 km (1,202 mi) | about 3 h 14 min |
| Bielefeld to Harbin | China | 7,645 km (4,750 mi) | about 10 h 33 min |
| Bielefeld to Shenyang | China | 7,850 km (4,877 mi) | about 10 h 49 min |
| Bielefeld to New York City | United States | 6,106 km (3,794 mi) | about 8 h 35 min |
| Bielefeld to Dalian | China | 8,015 km (4,981 mi) | about 11 h 2 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Bielefeld?
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) is the closest large airport at 47 km (29 mi). The others, FMO, DTM, KSF, HAJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PAD from Bielefeld city centre?
47 km (29 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bielefeld on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.