Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden 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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FKB 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 Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport.
What to Expect
Karlsruhe Airport (code: FKB) has a small terminal that handles low-cost and seasonal flights. The airport is 40 km southwest of Karlsruhe (35-45 minutes by car) and 15 km west of Baden-Baden (15-20 minutes by car). Facilities are basic, with a couple of shops and a bistro/beer garden on the airside. More eateries are within walking distance of the terminal. Bring your own entertainment, as WiFi is free for only 30 minutes.
Sleeping in Karlsruhe Airport
The airport does not allow overnight sleepers. The terminal has limited operating hours, opening just two hours before the day’s first departure and closing after the last arrival. For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is located directly across from the terminal, and other hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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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.
Airport Hours
The airport typically closes after the last flight (around 11:00 PM–midnight) and reopens around 4:00 AM–5:00 AM, depending on the first scheduled departure; exact times vary with flight schedules.
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.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel within walking distance from Karlsruhe Baden Airport:
- B&B Hotel Baden – Airpark – Located within 300 meters (5-minute walk) from the terminal. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
Additional options can be found in Baden-Baden (15 km) or Karlsruhe (40 km). Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Karlsruhe Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
At the time of this update, there were no lounges at Karlsruhe Airport.
Drinking Water
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Food & Drinks
A bistro and beer garden (airside) operate roughly 90 minutes before the first flight until 30–60 minutes after the last flight; no 24-hour options available.”
Luggage Storage & Lockers
APCOA Parking Deutschland GmbH – Location: Building B408, 200m away from the passenger terminal. Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Rates: calculated per day and are dependent on weight.
Mobile Charging
Limited power outlets are available in the bistro/beer garden and seating areas; no dedicated charging stations.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Connect to the ‘FKB Free WiFi’ network; signal may be weak in some areas.
Security & Safety
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.
More Airport Information
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. Locations: Northern terminal area (opposite the large bistro) • Southern terminal area (opposite the arrival area).
Baby Care Facilities – Baby-changing rooms are airside near the departure gates and landside in the Arrivals Hall.
Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available inside and in front of the terminal and in the car parks (except Car Parks P3 and P4). Rate: € 1 coin refundable deposit.
Conference Facilities – A conference room is available across from the airport bistro.
Children’s Play Area – If you are travelling with little ones, check out the outdoor terrace with a children’s playground in the departure area.
Currency Exchange – There is no foreign currency facility, but a moneychanger will exchange small bills near the northern ATM. If you need to convert your Euros from bills into coins, moneychanger machines are available near the ATMs.
Disabled Services – The entire terminal is on a single level and can be easily navigated with a white cane. Bookings for wheelchairs and walking frames should be made 48 hours in advance. There is also an inductive audio facility.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Two to three small shops sell local specialties (e.g., wines, souvenirs), duty-free items, and travel essentials, mostly airside.
Information Desk – Located near the check-in desk.
Pet Boarding – Need a place to board your pets while you travel? There are boarding kennels near the terminal that offer seven heated rooms suitable for dogs and have over 600 square metres of open space. Address: Victoria Boulevard, Building B 124.
Prayer Room – Location: Arrivals, southern end of the terminal.
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Visitor Terrace – Free observation area available at the northern end of the passenger terminal; the APCOA parking building view is less formal and not officially designated.
Bus
Bus 234/X34 (SWEG) runs between the airport and Rastatt main station via Hügelsheim and Iffezheim. For route maps, schedules and fare information, visit the SWEG website.
Bus 285 (KVV) runs between the airport and Baden-Baden Station via Hügelsheim (20-25 minutes). For route maps, schedules and fare information, visit the KVV website.
Bus 108 (FLIXBUS) connects the airport to Frankfurt Station via Mannheim, Darmstadt and Frankfurt Airport, as well as Zurich via Strasbourg, Colmar, Mulhouse, EuroAirport and Basle. For route maps, schedules and fare information, visit the FLIXBUS website.
Car Rentals
On-site car rental agencies include Avis • Budget • Europcar • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttles
Several shuttles serve FKB airport, travelling to and from destinations such as Alsace, Strasbourg, Neckar Alb and Pforzheim. For a list of service providers, visit the Baden Airpark website.
Taxis
Taxis are available at the taxi stand in front of the airport terminal. A one-way trip between the airport and Baden-Baden Train Station takes 15 to 20 minutes.
Last updated: 2025-02-20
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