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Nearest Airport to Essen: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Essen is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), about 25 km (16 mi) away.
Closest airport
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport
25 km · 16 mi · ~27 min by car
Airports near Essen
- 1 DUS 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
- 2 DTM 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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Mönchengladbach AirportMGL 43 km27 mi · ~46 minMönchengladbach, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Germany
- 4 NRN 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
- 5 CGN 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
- 6 ETNN 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
- 7 GKE 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
- 8 FMO 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
- 9 ENS 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
- 10 UDE 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
Enschede, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flightsSmall airfields nearby
- Essen-Mülheim Airport · EDLE8.0 km
- Meiersberg Airfield18 km
- Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield · EDLD21 km
- Dorsten-Am Kanal Airfield23 km
- Marl-Loemühle Airfield24 km
- Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field24 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Essen; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Essen?
The nearest airport to Essen is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), about 25 km (16 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Essen?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is 25 km from Essen in a straight line — roughly 27 min by car.
What other airports are near Essen?
Dortmund Airport (DTM) — 42 km, Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL) — 43 km and Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN) — 62 km.
How long does it take to get from Essen to Düsseldorf Airport?
About 27 min by car for the 25 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.