Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, also known as Baden Airpark, is Karlsruhe Airport in the German state of Baden-Württemberg and also serves the city of Baden-Baden. In terms of passenger numbers, it is the second largest airport in Germany after Stuttgart Airport and offers flights to several destinations.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is located in Rheinmünster , 40 km from Karlsruhe, 12 km from Baden-Baden, 25 km from Haguenau and 25 km from Strasbourg in France.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Photo Copyright © Baden Airpark GmbH
The construction, initially as a military airport, dates back to 1951 in the Upper Rhine plain between the Black Forest and the Rhine River while the completion of the runway and facilities were completed in 1952.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Photo Copyright © Avion Tourism Magazine - Sisterscom.com
Subsequently, Baden Airpark GmbH took over the former military airport and transformed it into a regional airport , which is now part of the Baden Airpark and offers various commercial services, as well as the B&B Hotel Baden-Airpark , which is located directly opposite the passenger terminal.
Interior of Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, before and after security checks (bar area at boarding gates) Copyright © Avion Tourism Magazine - Sisterscom.com
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport has a passenger terminal with check-in counters and departure gates, as well as shops, restaurants, and other passenger amenities.
Terrace, smoking area and bar at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport Copyright © Avion Tourism Magazine - Sisterscom.com
An outdoor terrace, directly on the airport runway, allows passengers waiting for their flight to stay outside to enjoy a snack. The outdoor area also serves as a smoking room and is equipped with small games for children.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Ryanair's Malta Air plane on the runway Copyright © Avion Tourism Magazine - Sisterscom.com
The airport's first commercial flight dates back to 2001 and in 2012 Ryanair opened its base in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, inaugurating low-cost routes to several destinations in Europe. Other low-cost airlines also fly from the airport such as Wizz Air and Eurowings.
INFORMATION
Management company: Baden Airpark GmbH
Address: Karlsruhe Airport / Baden-Baden, Halifax Avenue B420 (terminal), D-77836 Rheinmünster
Phone: 07229 / 66 20 00
Website: www.baden-airpark.de
Address: Karlsruhe Airport / Baden-Baden, Halifax Avenue B420 (terminal), D-77836 Rheinmünster
Phone: 07229 / 66 20 00
Website: www.baden-airpark.de
TECHNICAL DATA
IATA code: FKB
ICAO code: EDSB
Country code: DE
ICAO code: EDSB
Country code: DE
Texts: Alisè Vitri
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Airport photo: © Baden Airpark GmbH Press Office
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Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Photo Copyright © Baden Airpark GmbH
Flights departing and arriving from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden
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Flights to/from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Photo Copyright © Baden Airpark GmbH Transportation to/from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
Train
You can choose between the Baden-Baden ICE and TGV train stations, Bühl train station and Rastatt train station to reach Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden Airport (FKB).
Bus
A KVV ticket vending machine is available at the bus stops in front of the passenger terminal. The bus lines to/from Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden Airport are: lines 234 E X34 (SWEG) and line 285 (KVV).
Taxi
Taxi service is available at Terminal Arrivals . The journey time from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden airport to Baden-Baden train station is approximately 15-20 minutes.
Car
- Arriving from the North: A5 Karlsruhe / Basel motorway. Exit Baden-Baden (exit number 51, direction Iffezheim). Follow the signs to Baden-Airpark.
- Arriving from the South: A5 Basel / Karlsruhe motorway. Exit Baden-Baden (exit number 51, direction Iffezheim). Follow the signs to Baden-Airpark
- For those arriving from France: A35 Strasbourg/Lauterbourg motorway. Exit Forstfeld (exit number 56). Cross the border and turn right immediately after the Rhine crossing. Follow the signs to Baden-Airpark.
Car rental
At Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport there are several car rental companies such as Avis, Europcar or Sixt.
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