Which airport should I fly into for Solingen?

For long-haul and international flights, Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the main gateway near Solingen. The closest airport, Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Solingen?

The nearest is about 16 mi (26 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Solingen?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Solingen

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

The nearest airport to Solingen, Germany is Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 31 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
DUS	Dusseldorf International AirportDusseldorf, Germany	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	International
CGN	Cologne Bonn AirportCologne, Germany	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
MGL	Monchengladbach AirportMonchengladbach, Germany	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Regional
BNJ	Bonn-Hangelar AirportBonn, Germany	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
DTM	Dortmund AirportDortmund, Germany	33 mi / 53 km	59 min	Regional
ZOJ	Marl-Loemuhle AirportMarl, Germany	33 mi / 53 km	59 min	Regional
ZCA	Arnsberg-Menden AirportNeheim-Husten, Germany	41 mi / 66 km	1 hr 14 min	Regional
AAH	Aachen-Merzbruck AirportAachen, Germany	46 mi / 74 km	1 hr 22 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) is the most convenient at about 16 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 Solingen. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with DUS.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near DUS 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 Solingen is Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 31 min by road.