Flights to Gelsenkirchen
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Gelsenkirchen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dortmund Airport (DTM, 36 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 67 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 71 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 36 km (22 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 67 km (42 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 71 km (44 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 81 km (50 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,842 ft, DUS handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 147 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Gelsenkirchen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen to London | United Kingdom | 500 km (310 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Berlin | Germany | 447 km (277 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Madrid | Spain | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Rome | Italy | 1,145 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Paris | France | 448 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Hamburg | Germany | 300 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Minsk | Belarus | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Budapest | Hungary | 969 km (602 mi) | about 2 h |
| Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw | Poland | 957 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Vienna | Austria | 758 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Barcelona | Spain | 1,186 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,109 km (689 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Munich | Germany | 493 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Milan | Italy | 689 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,237 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Prague | Czechia | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 625 km (388 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Copenhagen | Denmark | 587 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Oslo | Norway | 962 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Dublin | Ireland | 926 km (575 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Brussels | Belgium | 205 km (127 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Naples | Italy | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Beijing | China | 7,768 km (4,827 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,033 km (1,263 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Tianjin | China | 7,876 km (4,894 mi) | about 10 h 51 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Moscow | Russia | 2,049 km (1,273 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Seoul | South Korea | 8,520 km (5,294 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Harbin | China | 7,754 km (4,818 mi) | about 10 h 41 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to Shenyang | China | 7,961 km (4,947 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Gelsenkirchen to New York City | United States | 6,038 km (3,752 mi) | about 8 h 29 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 Gelsenkirchen?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is the closest large airport at 33 km (21 mi). The others, DTM, NRN, CGN, FMO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DUS from Gelsenkirchen city centre?
33 km (21 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Gelsenkirchen 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.