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Nearest Airport to Alkmaar: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Alkmaar is De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR), about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 36 km away.

Closest airport DHR De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station 33 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car
Closest international AMS Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 36 km · 22 mi · ~39 min by car

Airports near Alkmaar

  1. 1
    De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station Flag of NetherlandsDen Helder, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    DHR 33 km20 mi · ~35 min
  2. 2
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Flag of NetherlandsAmsterdam, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands Meet & Greet →
    AMS 36 km22 mi · ~39 min
  3. 3
    Lelystad Airport Flag of NetherlandsLelystad, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    LEY 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
  4. 4
    Rotterdam The Hague Airport Flag of NetherlandsRotterdam, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
    RTM 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  5. 5
    Leeuwarden Air Base Flag of NetherlandsLeeuwarden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    LWR 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
  6. 6
    Deelen Air Base Flag of NetherlandsArnhem, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    EHDL 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  7. 7
    Gilze Rijen Air Base Flag of NetherlandsRijen, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    GLZ 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
  8. 8
    Volkel Air Base Flag of NetherlandsUden, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    UDE 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  9. 9
    Groningen Airport Eelde Flag of NetherlandsGroningen, Netherlands · International Airports in Netherlands
    GRQ 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
  10. 10
    Woensdrecht Air Base Flag of NetherlandsHoogerheide, Netherlands · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Netherlands
    WOE 134 km84 mi · ~2 h 24 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Castricum Glidersite13 km
  • Slootdorp Glidersite26 km
  • Middenmeer Airfield · EHMM27 km
  • Noordkop Glidersite34 km
  • Langeveld Glidersite40 km
  • Texel International Airport · EHTX54 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Alkmaar?

The nearest airport to Alkmaar is De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (DHR), about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 36 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Alkmaar?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is 36 km from Alkmaar in a straight line — roughly 39 min by car.

What other airports are near Alkmaar?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) — 36 km, Lelystad Airport (LEY) — 55 km and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) — 78 km.

How long does it take to get from Alkmaar to De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station?

About 35 min by car for the 33 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.