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Nearest Airport to Schmalkalden: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Schmalkalden is Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB), about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), 46 km away.

Closest airport EIB Eisenach-Kindel Airport 30 km · 19 mi · ~32 min by car
Closest international ERF Erfurt-Weimar Airport 46 km · 29 mi · ~49 min by car

Airports near Schmalkalden

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    Eisenach-Kindel Airport Flag of GermanyHörselberg-Hainich, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    EIB 30 km19 mi · ~32 min
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    Erfurt-Weimar Airport Flag of GermanyErfurt, Germany · International Airports in Germany Meet & Greet →
    ERF 46 km29 mi · ~49 min
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    Fritzlar Army Airfield Flag of GermanyFritzlar, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    FRZ 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
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    Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield Flag of GermanyBamberg, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    EDQA 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
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    Kassel Airport Flag of GermanyCalden, Germany · International Airports in Germany
    KSF 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
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    Hof-Plauen Airport Flag of GermanyHof, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    HOQ 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
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    Bayreuth Airport Flag of GermanyBindlach, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    BYU 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
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    Nuremberg Airport Flag of GermanyNuremberg, Germany · International Airports in Germany Meet & Greet →
    NUE 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min
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    Leipzig/Halle Airport Flag of GermanySchkeuditz, Germany · International Airports in Germany Meet & Greet →
    LEJ 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Leipzig–Altenburg Airport Flag of GermanyNobitz, Germany · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Germany
    AOC 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Schmalkalden?

The nearest airport to Schmalkalden is Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB), about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), 46 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Schmalkalden?

Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) is 46 km from Schmalkalden in a straight line — roughly 49 min by car.

What other airports are near Schmalkalden?

Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) — 46 km, Fritzlar Army Airfield (FRZ) — 92 km and Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield — 95 km.

How long does it take to get from Schmalkalden to Eisenach-Kindel Airport?

About 32 min by car for the 30 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.