Dortmund, information about the way to and from the airport

The largest city in the Ruhr was first documented in the year 800 A.D. In the Middle Ages Dortmund was the only free imperial city in Westphalia and one of the most prosperous and important cities in the powerful Hanseatic League. Nowadays Dortmund has everything to make your city trip an adventure: fascinating industrial heritage, a variety of museums and first-class theatre. The Concert Hall here is one of the best in Central Europe. Tip: wander through the Kreuz district and discover the small shops, pubs and cafés.

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Car:

Dortmund Airport is at the eastern edge of the Ruhr and can be quickly reached from all directions on national motorways. It is very well situated on the A40 (B1) and A44.
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Bus:

Bus stops for the AirportExpress, which connects Dortmund main station to the airport, as well as for the Shuttle-Bus and scheduled public buses, are on the left-hand side directly next to the main entrance to the departure hall. From Dortmund main station take the U 47 city railway line to Aplerbeck and then bus 440 to the airport.
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Taxi:

Taxis are to be found on the arrivals level directly next to the main exit. You can contact the taxi company at the airport by phoning 0231-85 44 44. Fares from Dortmund Airport to the city centre (old market) are around €21* (daytime rate) and €23* (night rate)

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There are centrally-located Sixt and Avis rental locations at all Germanwings destinations. Reserve your car here and get great bargains.

Dortmund Airport is at the eastern edge of the Ruhr and can be quickly reached from all directions on national motorways. It is very well situated on the A40 (B1) and A44. The airport can also be reached using local public transport.

Germanwings Airport Sales is in the departure hall.
Airport Sales are open
Monday / Tuesday / Friday: 04:30-10:30 & 13:00-19:00
Wednesday / Thursday: 04:30-07:30 & 13:00-19:00
Staurday: 04:30-10: 30 & 16:00-19:00
Sunday: 07:00-10:00 & 13:00-19:00

Parking:

There are ample parking facilities for passengers and visitors.
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Contact information

Dortmund Airport
Flughafenring 11
D-44319 Dortmund
Tel.: +49 (0) 231/92 13-01
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