Flights to Recklinghausen
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Recklinghausen is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dortmund Airport (DTM), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 47 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 67 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 73 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 83 km), Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 31 km (19 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 47 km (29 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 67 km (42 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 73 km (45 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 83 km (52 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 98 km (61 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,562 ft, DTM handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 425 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Recklinghausen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recklinghausen to London | United Kingdom | 506 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Recklinghausen to Berlin | Germany | 436 km (271 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Recklinghausen to Madrid | Spain | 1,499 km (932 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Recklinghausen to Rome | Italy | 1,154 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Recklinghausen to Paris | France | 461 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Recklinghausen to Hamburg | Germany | 286 km (178 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Recklinghausen to Minsk | Belarus | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Recklinghausen to Budapest | Hungary | 968 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Recklinghausen to Warsaw | Poland | 948 km (589 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Recklinghausen to Vienna | Austria | 757 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Recklinghausen to Barcelona | Spain | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Recklinghausen to Stockholm | Sweden | 1,095 km (680 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Recklinghausen to Munich | Germany | 498 km (309 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Recklinghausen to Milan | Italy | 699 km (435 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Recklinghausen to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,238 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Recklinghausen to Prague | Czechia | 534 km (332 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Recklinghausen to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 629 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Recklinghausen to Copenhagen | Denmark | 573 km (356 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Recklinghausen to Oslo | Norway | 949 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Recklinghausen to Dublin | Ireland | 929 km (577 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Recklinghausen to Brussels | Belgium | 216 km (134 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Recklinghausen to Naples | Italy | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Recklinghausen to Beijing | China | 7,755 km (4,819 mi) | about 10 h 42 min |
| Recklinghausen to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,032 km (1,263 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Recklinghausen to Tianjin | China | 7,863 km (4,886 mi) | about 10 h 50 min |
| Recklinghausen to Moscow | Russia | 2,038 km (1,266 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Recklinghausen to Harbin | China | 7,740 km (4,810 mi) | about 10 h 40 min |
| Recklinghausen to Shenyang | China | 7,948 km (4,938 mi) | about 10 h 56 min |
| Recklinghausen to New York City | United States | 6,040 km (3,753 mi) | about 8 h 30 min |
| Recklinghausen to Dalian | China | 8,115 km (5,042 mi) | about 11 h 9 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 Recklinghausen?
Dortmund Airport (DTM) is the closest large airport at 31 km (19 mi). The others, DUS, FMO, NRN, CGN, PAD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DTM from Recklinghausen city centre?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Recklinghausen 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.