Stuttgart Airport (STR), officially Flughafen Stuttgart - Manfred Rommel, is the international airport serving Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany.
The airport lies about 12 km south of Stuttgart’s city centre on the Filderebene and handles domestic, European, and a few long-haul flights.
It is the largest airport in the state. STR handled just over 9 million passengers in 2025, ranking as the seventh busiest in Germany.
Major Airlines - Eurowings
Eurowings is the dominant carrier at Stuttgart with the largest share of passenger traffic. This German low-cost airline is a subsidiary of Lufthansa and offers direct flights to over 80 destinations.
Other budget airlines at STR include Wizz Air and Vueling.
The other major German carriers, Lufthansa and Condor, also fly direct to and from Stuttgart Airport.
SunExpress, a German-Turkish joint venture, is a popular airline for flights between Stuttgart and more than 15 cities in Turkey, as is Pegasus Airlines.
Leisure operators are important for Stuttgart, especially in the summer. TUI fly Deutschland is the largest leisure airline at STR and offers flights to nearly 20 destinations. Corendon Airlines and AJet also fly to Turkey during the high season.
SunExpress, Turkish Airlines, TUI fly, Pegasus Airlines — major scheduled and leisure operators.
Traditional network airlines at STR include KLM, Aegean, British Airways, SAS, SWISS, and Austrian, among others.
Stuttgart Airport hosts a wide variety of carriers serving more than 120 destinations with roughly 25 airlines operating scheduled passenger flights.
Daily flights link Stuttgart to German hubs like Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich, European capitals and holiday spots, and seasonal long-haul services to sea&sun destinations.
Terminal Layout and Gates
The airport comprises four interconnected terminals (1 through 4) with a common airside area. In total, there are 70 boarding gates and over 100 check-in counters spread across the terminals.
Terminal 1: One of the main landside halls. This is the terminal with the most check-in counters and services. It serves airlines like AJet, British Airways, SunExpress, TUI, and Turkish Airlines.
Terminal 2: A smaller facility sandwiched between the main halls of Terminals 1 and 3. It serves mainly Air France, KLM, Vueling, and Wizz Air.
Terminal 3: The most modern terminal with numerous airlines. This is the second main landside hall, and it’s east of T1 and T2. It is mainly used by Lufthansa and its Star Alliance partners.
Terminal 4: A simpler hall in a separate building but connected via a covered corridor. It is largely used for seasonal charter flights.
Even though it’s technically split into four terminals, Stuttgart Airport is not too big and is easily manageable. All terminals are connected airside so that you can access all gates after security. This also makes connecting flights easy and transits seamless.
There isn’t a designated area for non-Schengen flights, but Passport Control will prevent you from going back to the general airside area.
The public area of the terminal is open 24/7.
Connecting Flights and Transit
Due to its compact layout and unified airside area, transfers at Stuttgart Airport are efficient compared with larger hubs.
Your experience at the airport will depend on your origin and destination and can be summarized as follows:
Schengen to Schengen: No checks whatsoever. Proceed to your next gate.
Schengen to Non-Schengen: Clear Passport Control and proceed to your next gate.
Non-Schengen to Schengen: Clear Passport Control and a Security check, then proceed to your next gate.
Non-Schengen to Non-Schengen: Remain airside to avoid Passport Control. You will need to go through a Security check again, then proceed to your next gate.
The guidance above assumes you have connecting flights under the same reservation (same PNR code). Self-transfers may require additional checks, and you must re-check your luggage yourself if you have any.
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Free WiFi and other services
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout all terminals. Connect to “AIRPORT-FREE-WIFI” and open your browser, which will automatically redirect you to the welcome page. Click “Go Online” to start browsing.
Other passenger services at STR include:
Airport Medical Center: Offers emergency medical care. Located landside in Terminal.
ATMs landside in Terminals 1 and 3.
Currency Exchange by ReiseBank, located landside in Terminal 1.
A multi-faith prayer room: On Level 2 of Terminal 3 (Landside).
Baby Care Rooms: Over 20 available, both Landside and Airside.
Children’s Play Areas: Several locations on the landside
The SkyLand: A fun place for kids to learn more about flying. Open from 10:30 AM to 5 PM, from Thursday to Sunday. Located airside in Terminal 3.
Baggage Trolleys: Available free of charge for a small refundable deposit (coin required).
Luggage Storage and Lockers: Self-service lockboxes are available in Terminal 1, behind the guardhouse.
Pharmacy: Located landside in Terminal 2.
Post Office: Located landside on Level 3 in Terminal 3.
Smoking areas: Located landside in Terminal 1 and airside in Terminal 3, near Gate 330.
Tourist Information desk: Located in the Arrivals Hall in Terminal 3.
Lounges at Stuttgart Airport
Stuttgart Airport offers both airline-specific lounges and such that are open to passengers of any airline.
Frequent fliers and business class passengers of Lufthansa and other airlines within the group can use the Lufthansa “Allegris” Senator and Business Lounge. This elegant lounge is located in Terminal 1, near Gate 173, and offers snacks, hot meals, beverages, including alcoholic drinks, business facilities, Wi-Fi, and quiet areas.
Air France and other airlines of the SkyTeam alliance maintain dedicated lounges in Terminal 1, although at the time of writing, both are closed for visitors.
Instead, premium passengers of these airlines can visit The Aviator Gallery (Stuttgart Airport Lounge) in Terminal 3 (accessible via lift near Gate 310), where stays are limited to 2 hours between 5 AM and 9:30 PM. This lounge also offers food, drinks, working areas, and lots of charging points. Entry for other passengers costs 39 EUR.
Dining Options at STR
At STR, you’ll find cafés, bakeries, casual restaurants, and quick snack kiosks both before and after Security. Most open around 4 AM for early morning flights and close near the last departure for the day.
Some of the best places to eat and drink at Stuttgart Airport include:
Barry’s: a German bakery in the landside area of Terminal 1.
Treiber Bakery: Serves bread rolls, cakes, and coffee in Terminal 3 (landside).
Something Good: Offers classic German specialties like Kässpätzle and Maultaschen as well as quick refreshments, savoury snacks, rolls, and desserts. Located landside in Terminal 2.
Manfred: A bakery that doubles as a coffee shop, which also serves sandwiches and light meals. Located airside in Terminal 1.
Natural: Pick between fresh wraps, bowls, sandwiches, fruit cups, smoothies, or baked goods at this kiosk located airside in Terminal 3.
Transport to and from the airport
The most convenient public transport option at STR is to use the train. The S-Bahn (S2/S3) station is directly under the airport, connecting it to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) in about 30 minutes. Trains run every 10-15 minutes from 5 AM to midnight. Single tickets cost 4.50 EUR.
Alternatively, you can take the Flughafen Bus, which is an affordable option for getting to the airport from different parts of the city. Bus tickets cost €2.60. The Stuttgart Airport Busterminal (SAB) is under the P14 car garage, between Flughafenstraße and Terminal 4.
There is also a night bus - Route N8. It connects Stuttgart Airport with Schlossplatz and is very handy for early flights or late arrivals.
If you need a private form of transport, taxis are readily available on the Arrivals Level, directly in front of Terminal 1. Fares to the city center are typically around 30-45 EUR.
Similarly, ridesharing is popular with Uber and SIXT Ride, both offering services at the airport.
Private transfer from STR to cities in the region can be organized here.
If you’d like more freedom and will explore more areas of Germany, renting a car may be a smart choice. Major rental companies like Avis, Hertz, Europcar, and Enterprise operate onsite and are located on the Arrivals Level of Terminal 3, next to the Baggage claim exits.
Parking at Stuttgart Airport
STR offers several parking lots and garages for short-term and long-term parking with a total of 11000 parking spaces.
The car parks currently open are:
P0: 750 meters from the terminals. Offers 1 hour of free parking and is more suitable for long-term parking due to its daily rate of 28 EUR and weekly maximum of 77 EUR.
P2: 400 meters from the terminals. Includes EV charging stations. Costs 6.50 EUR for the first hour, then progressively less for additional hours. Daily max of 30 EUR and weekly max of 99 EUR.
P3: 100 meters from the terminals, perfect for short-term stays. Costs 3 EUR for the first 30 minutes.
P4: 200 meters from the terminals and features EV charging. Better suited for long-term stays. The first 30 minutes cost 3.50 EUR and 7 EUR or less per hour. The daily limit is 35 EUR, and the weekly limit is 115 EUR.
P5: 75 meters from the terminals, making it the closest possible you can park to the entrance. Features EV charging and is most suitable for short stays. Costs 3 EUR for the first 30 minutes (6 EUR for 1 hour) and up to 50 EUR for the first day.
P6: 80 meters from the terminals. Costs 4 EUR for the first 30 minutes (7.50 EUR for 1 hour) and up to 36 EUR for the first day.
P12: 500 meters from the terminals. More suitable for long-term parking. Parking charges are the same as at P2.
P14: 100 meters from the terminals. Features EV charging. Parking prices are the same as P6, except for weekly stays, which cost slightly less.
P25: 600 meters from the terminals. More suitable for long-term parking with charges starting at 5.50 EUR for the first hour, 29 EUR per day, or 77 EUR per week.
There is also a Kiss & Fly zone directly outside the Departure halls where stopping for up to 8 minutes is free of charge (first entry only).
Hotels near Stuttgart Airport
There are no hotels within the terminals, but three 4-star hotels are located within walking distance of the airport’s entrance:
Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport: The hotel closest to the terminal building entrance (<200 meters). It’s stylish, soundproofed, and offers a great breakfast and a spacious spa area.
Wyndham Stuttgart Airport Messe: Located about 280 meters from the terminals, on the other side of Flughafenstraße.
Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Messe & Congress: Located about 350 meters from the terminals, also on the other side of Flughafenstraße. This is a new hotel (opened in 2020) and features wonderful amenities like a fitness center, a wellness area, and a breakfast buffet, on top of its conference facilities.
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