Flights to Heidelberg
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Heidelberg is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 69 km (43 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB, 83 km), Stuttgart Airport (STR, 89 km), Mannheim-City Airport (MHG, 15 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Main Airport | FRA | 69 km (43 mi) | 13,123 ft | 364 ft |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | 83 km (52 mi) | 9,787 ft | 408 ft |
| Stuttgart Airport | STR | 89 km (55 mi) | 10,974 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Mannheim-City Airport (regional) | MHG | 15 km (9 mi) | 3,497 ft | 308 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,123 ft, FRA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 364 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Heidelberg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg to London | United Kingdom | 666 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Heidelberg to Berlin | Germany | 479 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Heidelberg to Madrid | Spain | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Heidelberg to Algiers | Algeria | 1,480 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Heidelberg to Rome | Italy | 887 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Heidelberg to Paris | France | 465 km (289 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Heidelberg to Hamburg | Germany | 469 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Heidelberg to Bucharest | Romania | 1,430 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Heidelberg to Minsk | Belarus | 1,390 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Heidelberg to Budapest | Hungary | 792 km (492 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Heidelberg to Warsaw | Poland | 919 km (571 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Heidelberg to Vienna | Austria | 578 km (359 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Heidelberg to Barcelona | Spain | 1,026 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Heidelberg to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,257 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Heidelberg to Munich | Germany | 254 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Heidelberg to Milan | Italy | 440 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Heidelberg to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,026 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Heidelberg to Prague | Czechia | 418 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Heidelberg to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 816 km (507 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Heidelberg to Copenhagen | Denmark | 744 km (463 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Heidelberg to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Heidelberg to Oslo | Norway | 1,175 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Heidelberg to Beijing | China | 7,829 km (4,865 mi) | about 10 h 47 min |
| Heidelberg to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,833 km (1,139 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Heidelberg to Tianjin | China | 7,937 km (4,932 mi) | about 10 h 56 min |
| Heidelberg to Moscow | Russia | 2,060 km (1,280 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
| Heidelberg to Seoul | South Korea | 8,604 km (5,346 mi) | about 11 h 47 min |
| Heidelberg to Harbin | China | 7,858 km (4,883 mi) | about 10 h 49 min |
| Heidelberg to Tokyo | Japan | 9,393 km (5,837 mi) | about 12 h 48 min |
| Heidelberg to Weifang | China | 8,253 km (5,128 mi) | about 11 h 20 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 Heidelberg?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is the closest large airport at 69 km (43 mi). The others, FKB, STR, MHG, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is FRA from Heidelberg city centre?
69 km (43 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Heidelberg 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.