Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Düsseldorf Weeze Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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The only stupid thing was an indoor merry-go-round….children came all night and played with this, and made terrible noises. -stevboy
NRN Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Düsseldorf Weeze Airport (code: NRN).
What to Expect
Düsseldorft Weeze Airport is a small, single terminal primarily catering to low-cost carriers. There are several eateries and bars in the terminal, but the only shopping may be found in the duty-free shop. WiFi is available to help pass the time, but there are few outlets for charging mobile devices. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Weeze Airport
The airport reportedly closes between midnight and 3:30 AM; however, travellers have had success sleeping overnight in the terminal. Reviewers report that airport staff and security are generally accommodating to overnight sleepers and that there is plenty of armrest-free seating. While the terminal is apparently relatively quiet during the overnight hours, the lighting is bright, and the terminal is cold during the winter months. If you plan to sleep in this airport, consider bringing an eyeshade, extra layers, a sleeping bag, a sleep mat, or something warm and soft for sleeping on the floor.
For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Read the latest traveller reviews for more tips.
Good to Know
The terminal has a bicycle rental station should you want to stretch your legs.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Weeze Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport lists its hours as 3:30 AM – 12:00 AM. However, according to a January 2017 review, the airport remained open all night.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Düsseldorf Weeze Airport:
- Best Deal Airporthotel Weeze – 24-hour self-check-in using a machine (there is no reception desk). With no airport shuttle or luggage storage, this hotel is better suited to those travelling light. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Weeze Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does Düsseldorf Weeze Airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
With no 24-hour food concessions available, stock up on food and water before eateries close for the night. A few vending machines are located throughout the airport.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Recharge your mobile devices at charging points in the cafe bar Heimathafen
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Düsseldorf Weeze Airport. Connect to the “Airport Weeze WLAN” network.
Security & Safety
Security staff are pretty tolerant of airport sleepers, even overnight, as long as you keep to yourself and aren’t disrupting others.
At the time of this update, we have no reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Düsseldorf Weeze Airport. However, sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.
More Airport Information
Airport Tours – A 2.5-hour discovery tour shows you the grounds of the former British military base Weeze/Laarbruch with bunkers, school buildings and churches.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Arrivals area, ground floor.
Baby Care Facilities – Rooms for diaper changing are available on the ground floor (next to the Information Desk) and in the Departures Area (airside), inside the ladies’ restroom near Gate 6.
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Location: check-in area.
Currency Exchange – Not available.
Duty Free & Shopping – Available
Fast Track Service – As a premium service, customers with Fast Track security passes will be given priority service to ensure that waiting is kept to a minimum. Cost: €5,00, buy tickets at the Information Desk.
Information Desk – If you have any questions, visit the airport information desk for assistance. Location: Ground floor, landside.
Royal Air Force Museum – Take a trip down memory lane with over 45 years’ worth of memorabilia from the Royal Air Force during their presence in the lower Rhine region of Germany. Location: At the edge of the airport property. Fee: € 3 for adults and kids over 15 years of age. Hours: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Fri-Sun. The museum is closed for the holiday break from mid-December to the beginning of March.
Telephone – Public phones are located at the service point near the arrival and departure areas.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smoking is prohibited inside the terminal, except in the Smokers Lounge. Location: Departure Hall, 1st floor.
Spectator’s Terrace – Observe what happens on the airport apron, runway, and landing area from the airport’s upper floor. If you get hungry, the airport restaurant is right next door. Rate: Free. Hours: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Düsseldorf-Weeze and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, several travel agencies with offices at the airport can probably be of assistance. Alltours Reisecenter, Holidaydreams Reisen and HolidayDreams – Reisen. Hours vary with all opening at 10:00 AM and closing between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Bus
In addition to the airport shuttles to Weeze and Kevelaer train stations (see Trains section below), direct bus service is also available to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (central train station) from where you can connect to onward trains.
Private companies also offer bus service to and from the following locations: Arnhem, Bocholt Central Station (Borken), Duisburg Central Station, Essen, Goch, Moers, Nimwegen, Rees and Venlo. Reservations are required for most of these services.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are located on-site, opposite the Arrivals area: Alamo • Enterprise • National • Europcar • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels offering an airport shuttle. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available 24 hours a day in the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.
Trains
Regional train line RE10 Niers-Express travels between Kleve, Krefeld and Düsseldorf, stopping at both Weeze and Kevelaer railway stations every 30 minutes (total trip of 60 minutes). For timetable, route and fare information, visit the Deutsche Bahn website.
Weeze and Kevelaer railway stations are connected to the airport by shuttle service. The shuttle to Weeze station departs hourly for the 10-minute journey between the station and the airport, and the shuttle to Kevelaer station also departs hourly for the 20-minute trip. For more information, visit the Bus page on the Düsseldorf Weeze Airport website.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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