Stuttgart Airport Guide

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

• Elli-Beinhorn Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Lounge Area, Level 3. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Lounge membership programs.

Airline Lounges

If you are a First or Business Class traveller you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.

Air France Lounge (Location: Terminal 1, Airside) • British Airways Executive Club Lounge (Location: Terminal 1, Airside) • Lufthansa Senator Lounge (Location: Terminal 1, Airside) • Lufthansa Business Lounge (Location: Terminal 1, Airside, take the elevator next to Gate 173).

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Airport Hotels

If sleeping in Stuttgart airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels within walking distance of the terminal:

With Covid restrictions constantly changing, we recommend that you confirm shuttle availability prior to booking and/or prior to your arrival.

• Movenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport – 50m walk from the terminal. No airport shuttle.  » Check Rates
• Wyndham Stuttgart Airport Messe Hotel – 300m walk from the terminal.   No airport shuttle.   » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Stuttgart Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

Airport WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Stuttgart Airport for one hour. Connect to the “Airport-Free-WiFi” network.

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

Communications

• Post Office – Location: T3, landside, Level 3. Hours: 4:00AM – 9:00PM.
• SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
• WiFi – see “Airport WiFi/Internet” above.

Family Services

• Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to one of the children’s play areas. The bright and colourful Kiddie Lands come equipped with fun toys for riding, climbing and playing. Locations: T3, landside, Level 2 • T3, landside, Level 5 • T4, landside, Level 2. Hours: Open 24 hours.

Food & Drinks

• Food & Drinks – Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules with many opening as early as 4:00AM. You will find a 24-hour McDonald’s on the airport grounds.
• Supermarket – If you are arriving and need to grab some groceries on the way home, there is an Edeka Supermarket in the airport. Location: T3, Arrivals. Hours: 6:00AM – 10:00PM.

Information

• Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Stuttgart and need local arrangements or help planning a really last minute trip abroad, there are a number of travel agencies with offices at the airport that can probably be of assistance. Terminal 1, Landside: City Air Travel Reisebüro. Terminal 3, Landside, Gallery: 5VOR Flug • A-Z Travel • BAB Tour Reisebüro • Bucher Last Minute • DER Touristik Airport Services • Fun Express Touristic & Air Broker • Hegenloh Reisen • L’Tur Tourismus • Neckar Travel • Reisecenter All Tours • Schauinsland Reisen • Schwabenland Reisen • SD Reisewelt • Sonnenklar TV Reisebüro • TUI Travel Star.

Luggage

• Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge, but require a refundable deposit of 1 €, 50 Euro cents, 25 US cents or 1 CHF. Trolleys can be found in the parking lots, at terminal entrances and in the Baggage Reclaim area.
• Luggage Storage & Lockers – Self-service lockboxes are available at these rates: € 2 for a small locker, € 4 for a medium locker, € 6 for a large, XL or Ski locker. Credit cards and cash (Euros) are accepted for payment. Location: Right side of the terminal, behind the guard house.
• Luggage Wrapping – Wrap & Fly Location: T3, landside, Level 3. Hours: 5:30AM – 6:00PM. Rates: starting at 6,00€per bag.

Medical Services

• Medical Services – Urgent and emergency medical care is available at the Airport Medical Center. Location: T1, landside. Hours: 8:00AM – 6:00PM (Mon-Fri).
• Pharmacy – AeroAtoll is located in Terminal 2, Level 3. Hours: 8:00AM – 7:00PM.

Mobile Charging

• Mobile Charging – Readers have reported mobile device loading stations where you plug your device in and enter a 4-digit code – you can only retrieve the device if you enter the same code again. Locations: Terminal 1, airside, downstairs, gate 140 • gate 164. Standard cables are said to be available (both Apple connectors, Micro-USB and Mini-USB). Wall outlets have also been reported in the vicinity.

Money

• ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations:
  • Terminal 1: Landside, Arrivals • Airside, Level 3
  • Terminal 3: Level 3, Departures
• Currency Exchange – Reisebank offers currency exchange, traveler’s checks and VAT refunds. Locations: T1, Arrivals (Hours: 7:30AM – 7:45PM) • T3, Departures (Hours: 6:00AM – 10:30AM and 11:30PM – 2:00PM Mon – Fri only).

Prayer

• Chapel – Church services are provided for travelers in Terminal 3, landside, Level 2. Hours: 9:00AM – 5:00PM.

Rest & Relaxation

• Hotels – see “Airport Hotels” above.
• Lounges – see “Airport Lounges” above.
• Massage Chairs – Location: T3, landside, Level 2. Hours: Open 24 hours. Rate: unknown.
• Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Shopping

• Duty Free & Shopping – Travel Value & Duty-Free Shop offers duty-free shopping in three locations: T1, airside, Level 3 • T3, airside, Level 3 • T4, airside, Level 2. Hours: 5:00AM – 11:00PM. A variety of retail shops are also available throughout the airport.

Showers, Salon & Spa

• Hair Salon – The Hair Club provides haircuts and services. Location: T3, Airside. Hours: 6:30AM – 9:00PM.
• Showers – A reviewer tells us there are showers located next to the Airport Bus Terminal, a 5-minute walk from the airport. Fee to use is 2 euros for a very limited time.
• Spa & Salon Services – La Biosthetique Styling Lounge. Location: T1, landside, Level 2. Hours: 8:00AM – 8:00PM.

Smoking

• Smokers’ Lounge – All visitors and travelers who are landside must smoke in designated areas outside of the front of the terminal. Once travelers go airside, there are two ventilated smokers’ lounges available. Locations: T1, airside, Gate level 3 • T4, airside, Gate level 2.

Things to do & see

• Airport Tours – Find out what happens at the airport during a behind-the-scenes airport tour. Bookings must be done in advance starting in June. Days: Wednesdays and Saturdays during the summer months. Departure Time: 10:30AM. Tour Duration: 90 minutes. Rates: 7 € per adult / 3.50 € per child.
• Arcade – Pass the time playing the slots at Fair Play airport casino. Locations: T3, landside, Level 2 (Hours: 6:00AM – 12:00AM) • T4, landside, Level 3 (Hours: 6:00AM – 12:00AM).
• Observation Deck – Enjoy the panoramic views from atop the Visitor’s Terrace. Seating is available. Location: T3, landside, Level 5. Hours: 8:00AM – 9:00PM (April – September) and 9:00AM – 7:00PM (October – March).

Other Airport Services & Facilities

• Shoe Repair – Break a heel or need a key cut? Head to the Schuh and Schlüssel Service Center, Terminal 3, Landside, Level 2. Hours: 7:00AM – 7:00PM.

Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Airlines

Stuttgart airport is served by the following airlines: Aegean Airlines • Aer Lingus • Aeroflot • Air Baltic • Air Cairo • Air Serbia • Air France • Ais Airlines • Alba Star • Alitalia • ALK Airlines • Almasria Universal • Atlas Global • Austrian Airlines • BH Air • Blue Air • Blue Islands • British Airways • Bulgarian Air Charter • Condor • Corendon Airlines • Delta Air Lines • Eastern Airways • EasyJet • Ellinair • Eurowings • Finnair • Fly2Sky • Freebird • Iberia Express • Israir • KLM • Laudamotion • LOT • Lufthansa • Luxair • Nesma Airlines • Nouvelair • Olympus Airways • Onurair • Orange2Fly • Pegasus • SAS • Sundair • SunExpress • Swiss • Tailwind • TAP Portugal • TUIFly • Turkish Airlines • Twin Jet • Volotea • Vueling.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

The Stuttgart Airport Busterminal (SAB) is located directly between Flughafenstrasse and Terminal 4 of Stuttgart Airport. It is located at ground level beneath the newly built P14 car garage. The three lanes include a total of 18 bus platforms, with platforms 1 to 3 serving regional transport. National and international long-distance bus services leave from platforms 4 to 18, along with non-scheduled Services. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Stuttgart Airport website.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies are located onsite in Terminal 3 (Level 2): Avis, Buchbinder, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Global Drive, Hertz/Thrifty and Sixt.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day outside of Terminal 1, Departures Level. Total one-way trip time to the city centre is about 20 minutes.

Train

S-Bahn commuter trains S2 and S3 connect the airport with Stuttgart Central Railway Station (Hauptbahnhof), running from around 5:00AM to just after Midnight. Departures are available every 10 – 20 minutes on weekdays, and every 30 minutes on weekends. There is an S-Bahn station on Level 1 of Terminal 1. For fare and route information, visit the VVS Transit website.

From Hauptbahnhof, passengers can change to or from the numerous Deutsche Bahn, ICE, EC and IC high-speed trains travelling to Baden-Württemberg and beyond. For Deutsche Bahn train timetables, routes and fares, visit the Deutsche Bahn website.