Stuttgart Airport (STR) is the main airport for Baden-Württemberg, located around 13 km south of Stuttgart city centre next to the Stuttgart trade-fair grounds. It handles in the region of 8–10 million passengers a year on European and holiday routes.
Stuttgart has four interconnected terminals (1–4) under a single roof, so check-in, security and transfers are straightforward and all within easy walking distance.
The S-Bahn lines S2 and S3 run from the station beneath the terminals to Stuttgart city centre and the main station in around 30 minutes. The adjacent trade-fair grounds (Messe) are within walking distance, and taxis reach the centre in 20–30 minutes.
Hotels beside Stuttgart Airport are well suited to trade-fair visitors and early flights, with several options directly at the airport and Messe offering parking and short walks to check-in.
Staying near Stuttgart Airport cuts out the transfer to Stuttgart and keeps the journey to the gate straightforward. Aerfortel covers 3 hotels in the area, each with full details on facilities, transport links, and parking where available. Crowne Plaza Stuttgart Airport and Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport are worth a look.<\/p>
Park and Fly at Stuttgart Airport: stay one night at a hotel, leave your car in their car park, and take a free shuttle to the terminal.
The hotels at the top of this page are the closest to the terminal. Where a hotel has a covered walkway or direct terminal access, that is noted on the card. The rest have free or paid shuttle services.
Yes. A number of hotels near Stuttgart Airport offer park and fly — you stay the night before your flight and leave your car in the hotel car park while you are away. The park and fly page for Stuttgart Airport has the full list, parking durations and shuttle times.
Costs depend on how long you are away and which car park you use. Long-stay car parks are usually the cheapest official option. Staying at a hotel the night before and leaving your car there is often cheaper still for trips of several days.
For early departures it usually is. You cut out the journey on the day, get a full night’s sleep, and most hotels have free shuttles to the terminal that run from early in the morning.
It varies. Budget brands usually charge extra for breakfast. Mid-range and premium hotels sometimes include it, particularly on corporate or flexible rates. The individual hotel page shows what is included in the room rate.
Several hotels are within a short drive of Stuttgart Airport. Use the distance filter on our Stuttgart Airport hotels page to sort by proximity to the terminal — the closest properties are typically 5 minutes or less by shuttle or on foot.
Yes — many hotels near Stuttgart Airport include a complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the terminal. Look for the Free Shuttle badge on listings. Shuttle frequency and hours vary by property, so check the hotel details or contact them directly for timetables.
Several hotels near Stuttgart Airport offer Park and Fly packages: you stay one night before your departure, leave your car at the hotel for the duration of your trip, and take the shuttle to the terminal. This is often significantly cheaper than booking airport parking separately.
Budget-friendly options near Stuttgart Airport are available at the lower end of our listings. Prices vary by season and availability — booking in advance typically secures the best rates. Filter by price tier on our Stuttgart Airport page to find the most affordable properties.
Many airport hotels near Stuttgart Airport cater to travellers on early flights or late arrivals and offer flexible check-in from early morning and late check-out into the afternoon or evening. Availability varies by property — contact the hotel directly to confirm before booking.
Crowne Plaza Stuttgart Airport is 1 km from Stuttgart Airport — near enough that most guests simply walk. It holds...
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Right at Stuttgart Airport, Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport is a four-star hotel with the kind of location that takes all...
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