Flights to Rostock
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Rostock is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rostock-Laage Airport (regional) | RLG | 21 km (13 mi) | 8,202 ft | 138 ft |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport (regional) | LBC | 98 km (61 mi) | 6,896 ft | 53 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,202 ft, RLG handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 138 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Rostock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rostock to London | United Kingdom | 872 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Rostock to Saint Petersburg | Russia | 1,272 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Rostock to Berlin | Germany | 193 km (120 mi) | about 1 h |
| Rostock to Rome | Italy | 1,356 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Rostock to Paris | France | 892 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Rostock to Hamburg | Germany | 153 km (95 mi) | about 57 min |
| Rostock to Bucharest | Romania | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Rostock to Minsk | Belarus | 1,007 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Rostock to Budapest | Hungary | 878 km (545 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Rostock to Warsaw | Poland | 626 km (389 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Rostock to Vienna | Austria | 717 km (446 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Rostock to Stockholm | Sweden | 685 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Rostock to Munich | Germany | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Rostock to Milan | Italy | 982 km (610 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Rostock to Belgrade | Serbia | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Rostock to Prague | Czechia | 471 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Rostock to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 949 km (589 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Rostock to Copenhagen | Denmark | 179 km (111 mi) | about 59 min |
| Rostock to Oslo | Norway | 653 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Rostock to Köln | Germany | 496 km (308 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Rostock to Dublin | Ireland | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Rostock to Brussels | Belgium | 638 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Rostock to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,915 km (1,190 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Rostock to Moscow | Russia | 1,629 km (1,012 mi) | about 2 h 50 min |
| Rostock to Harbin | China | 7,314 km (4,544 mi) | about 10 h 8 min |
| Rostock to Shenyang | China | 7,517 km (4,671 mi) | about 10 h 23 min |
| Rostock to New York City | United States | 6,235 km (3,874 mi) | about 8 h 45 min |
| Rostock to Changchun | China | 7,421 km (4,611 mi) | about 10 h 16 min |
| Rostock to Ürümqi | China | 5,357 km (3,328 mi) | about 7 h 37 min |
| Rostock to Hohhot | China | 6,991 km (4,344 mi) | about 9 h 43 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 Rostock?
Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). The others, LBC, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RLG from Rostock city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Rostock 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.