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Airports Near Herford

The closest airports to Herford, Germany: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Herford, Germany is Bielefeld Airport (BFE), about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road.

CodeAirportDistanceTransferType
BFEBielefeld AirportBielefeld, Germany12 mi / 19 km40 minRegional
GUTGutersloh AirportGutersloh, Germany21 mi / 33 km40 minRegional
PADPaderborn Lippstadt AirportPaderborn, Germany35 mi / 56 km1 hr 2 minRegional
FMOMunster Osnabruck AirportMunster, Germany42 mi / 68 km1 hr 16 minRegional
HAJHannover AirportHannover, Germany49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minRegional
ZCAArnsberg-Menden AirportNeheim-Husten, Germany55 mi / 88 km1 hr 38 minRegional
KSFKassel-Calden AirportKassel, Germany57 mi / 92 km1 hr 43 minRegional
VACVarrelbusch AirportCloppenburg, Germany61 mi / 98 km1 hr 49 minRegional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Bielefeld Airport (BFE) is the most convenient at about 12 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Herford. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BFE.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BFE saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Herford is Bielefeld Airport (BFE), about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road.

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