Flights to Paderborn
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Paderborn is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,152 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kassel Airport (KSF, 55 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 82 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 15 km (9 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
| Kassel Airport | KSF | 55 km (34 mi) | 8,202 ft | 820 ft |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 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 Paderborn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paderborn to London | United Kingdom | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Paderborn to Berlin | Germany | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Paderborn to Rome | Italy | 1,129 km (702 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Paderborn to Paris | France | 555 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Paderborn to Hamburg | Germany | 220 km (137 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Paderborn to Minsk | Belarus | 1,283 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Paderborn to Budapest | Hungary | 876 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Paderborn to Warsaw | Poland | 841 km (522 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Paderborn to Vienna | Austria | 670 km (416 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Paderborn to Barcelona | Spain | 1,253 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Paderborn to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Paderborn to Munich | Germany | 446 km (277 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Paderborn to Milan | Italy | 696 km (433 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Paderborn to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,156 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Paderborn to Prague | Czechia | 437 km (271 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Paderborn to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 732 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Paderborn to Copenhagen | Denmark | 506 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Paderborn to Sofia | Bulgaria | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Paderborn to Oslo | Norway | 919 km (571 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Paderborn to Köln | Germany | 153 km (95 mi) | about 57 min |
| Paderborn to Dublin | Ireland | 1,029 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Paderborn to Brussels | Belgium | 321 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Paderborn to Beijing | China | 7,664 km (4,762 mi) | about 10 h 35 min |
| Paderborn to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,943 km (1,207 mi) | about 3 h 14 min |
| Paderborn to Tianjin | China | 7,772 km (4,830 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Paderborn to Moscow | Russia | 1,935 km (1,203 mi) | about 3 h 14 min |
| Paderborn to Harbin | China | 7,661 km (4,760 mi) | about 10 h 34 min |
| Paderborn to Shenyang | China | 7,863 km (4,886 mi) | about 10 h 50 min |
| Paderborn to New York City | United States | 6,134 km (3,812 mi) | about 8 h 37 min |
| Paderborn to Dalian | China | 8,027 km (4,988 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 Paderborn?
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, KSF, DTM, FMO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PAD from Paderborn city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Paderborn 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.