Where is Weeze Airport?

Just across the German border near Nijmegen and Venlo, in the Niederrhein region. For travellers from the east and south of the Netherlands it's sometimes closer than Schiphol.

Which airline flies from Weeze?

Almost exclusively Ryanair, with direct flights to sun and city destinations. The schedule varies by season.

Is Weeze cheaper than Eindhoven?

Often comparable or slightly cheaper, because it's a pure Ryanair airport. Always compare both in the trip planner, including travel time and parking costs.

How do I get to Weeze?

Easiest by car, crossing the border via Nijmegen or Venlo; parking is cheap. There are also shuttle and bus connections from the Netherlands.

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Flying from Weeze Airport (Niederrhein)

Weeze Airport sits just across the border near Nijmegen and Venlo and is a small low-cost airport, mainly Ryanair. For travellers from the east and south of the country, Weeze is sometimes closer than Schiphol, with sharp prices to sun and city destinations.

Direct destinations from Weeze

Weeze runs almost entirely on Ryanair. You fly direct to sun and city destinations such as Malaga, Alicante, Faro, Barcelona and destinations in Italy, Greece and Morocco. The schedule varies by season, so check what's flying now.

Cheapest destinations from Weeze

As a pure Ryanair airport, Weeze often has the lowest fares, comparable to or sometimes below Eindhoven. The trick is booking early and being flexible with dates. Put your destination into the trip planner and compare with Eindhoven to see where you fly cheapest.

When to book for the best price

Ryanair prices rise quickly as the flight fills up, so book early: city breaks 6 to 12 weeks ahead, sun holidays 3 to 4 months. Tuesday and Wednesday are usually the best value. See our guide on when to book flights.

Parking and access

Weeze is easiest to reach by car; parking is cheap and best reserved in advance. From the Netherlands you cross the border quickly via Nijmegen or Venlo. There are shuttle and bus connections too, but the car is usually most convenient.

How early should you arrive?

Weeze is very compact, but still allow 2 hours before departure, especially since Ryanair is strict with boarding and you're crossing a border. With online check-in and hand luggage only it goes smoothly.

Hand luggage with Ryanair

Because Weeze is mainly Ryanair, strict hand luggage rules apply: a small bag under the seat is free, a trolley costs extra unless you have Priority. Paying at the gate is expensive, so arrange it in advance. All details in our hand luggage guide.

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