Stuttgart Airport is located about 10 km south of the city of the same name in Germany. This airport is one of the six most important airports in the country, its passenger turnover is almost 10 million per year.
The airport in Stuttgart is an important hub for famous German airlines such as Germanwings and TUIfly.
In addition, the Stuttgart Trade Fair, which is one of the largest in Germany, is located not far from the airport.
History
Stuttgart Airport was built in 1939. After 6 years, the US Air Force began to operate it. It wasn't until 1948 that the airport was returned to local authorities, but the US Air Force still uses the airport as a base for helicopters.
Since the same year, the airport's runway has expanded more than once, in 1948, 1961 and 1996. As a result, now its length is 3345 meters.
In 2004, the terminal, which has existed since the very beginning of the airport's existence, was replaced. Now the airport consists of 4 terminals, which allow serving about 12 million passengers a year.
Services
The airport in Stuttgart offers its passengers a variety of services.
Numerous cafes and restaurants offer their services to everyone. Also, passengers while waiting for their flight can visit shops or use the free wireless Internet.
In addition, passengers can go through automatic check-in for the flight, as well as find answers to their questions at the information desks.
If necessary, you can go to the medical center or buy the necessary medicines at the pharmacy.
For passengers with children, a mother and child room is provided. There are special playgrounds for children.
Parking
The airport offers its visitors a large parking lot for 11 thousand cars.
How to get there
The easiest way to get to the city is by train. From Terminal 1, trains depart every 20 minutes to take passengers to the city center. Travel time will take about half an hour. The ticket price will be around 3.4 euros.
There are also several bus routes departing from the airport, and the travel time and ticket price are about the same.
For 30 euros, a taxi will deliver a passenger to any point in the city, their parking is right at the exits from the terminals.
