199 countries 39,402 visa rules 72,668 airports 7,028 languages 235 holiday calendars 1,260 news stories Visa data verified 13 Oct 2026
Free Passport Photo Maker
Travel photo of Germany

Flag of Germany Germany · nearest airport

Nearest Airport to Helmstadt: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Helmstadt is Niederstetten Army Air Base, about 45 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 87 km away.

Closest airport ETHN Niederstetten Army Air Base 45 km · 28 mi · ~48 min by car
Closest international FRA Frankfurt Main Airport 87 km · 54 mi · ~1 h 34 min by car

Airports near Helmstadt

  1. 1
    Niederstetten Army Air Base Flag of GermanyNiederstetten, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    ETHN 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
  2. 2
    Adolf Würth Airport Flag of GermanySchwäbisch Hall, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    — 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  3. 3
    Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport Flag of GermanyEgelsbach, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    EDFE 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
  4. 4
    Frankfurt Main Airport Flag of GermanyFrankfurt am Main, Germany · International Airports in Germany Meet & Greet →
    FRA 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
  5. 5
    Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield Flag of GermanyBamberg, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    EDQA 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  6. 6
    Mannheim-City Airport Flag of GermanyMannheim, Germany · Regional Airports in Germany
    MHG 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  7. 7
    Nuremberg Airport Flag of GermanyNuremberg, Germany · International Airports in Germany Meet & Greet →
    NUE 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  8. 8
    Wiesbaden Army Airfield Flag of GermanyWiesbaden, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    WIE 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  9. 9
    Mainz-Finthen Airfield Flag of GermanyMainz, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    EDFZ 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  10. 10
    Stuttgart Airport Flag of GermanyStuttgart, Germany · International Airports in Germany Meet & Greet →
    STR 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Helmstadt; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Helmstadt?

The nearest airport to Helmstadt is Niederstetten Army Air Base, about 45 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 87 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Helmstadt?

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 87 km from Helmstadt in a straight line — roughly 1 h 34 min by car.

What other airports are near Helmstadt?

Adolf Würth Airport — 72 km, Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport — 79 km and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) — 87 km.

How long does it take to get from Helmstadt to Niederstetten Army Air Base?

About 48 min by car for the 45 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.