Travelers arriving at Weeze Airport find a single terminal building equipped with check-in facilities, security checkpoints, and access to nine aircraft stands on the adjacent apron, serving about 20 destinations mainly through Ryanair to spots like London Stansted, Alicante, and Palma de Mallorca.
The ground floor covers arrivals with baggage claim belts and exit doors, while the upper level manages departures leading to four gates via a short corridor that takes under five minutes to walk, all without jet bridges as buses transfer passengers to planes on the west-side stands. Passengers handle the compact flow easily, with German and English signage directing from curbside drop-offs through passport controls for non-Schengen flights to seating areas, processing around one million travelers in the first half of 2025 alone in a setup suited to quick low-cost turns.
The airport stands 3.7 kilometers southwest of Weeze village along the Flughafen-Ring off the A57 motorway, a five-minute drive through quiet rural roads, or 70 kilometers northwest of Düsseldorf covering 80 kilometers in about an hour via the A57 and A40. Bus line SW1 connects the terminal forecourt to Weeze train station every 15 minutes for three euros, linking onward to Kevelaer or Krefeld with RE10 regional trains running half-hourly to Düsseldorf Hbf for another 10 euros and 45 minutes total.
Taxis wait outside arrivals for a 20-euro ride to Weeze or 100 euros to Düsseldorf taking 60 minutes, while car rentals from Sixt and Europcar sit inside for immediate access after customs. Parking lots next to the terminal provide short-stay at two euros per hour and long-stay at 10 euros daily, with 2,500 spots that book up in summer but allow online reservations.
Security clears in about 10 minutes at the single checkpoint open from 4 a.m. to last flight, with Fast Track lanes available for five euros to skip lines during morning peaks that can add 15 minutes, and new EU regulations occasionally lengthening passport checks for non-Schengen arrivals to 20 minutes. Connections match the point-to-point schedule with no formal minimums beyond 30 minutes for same-terminal hops, offering time for a lounge bench or quick scan before bus boarding.
On-time departures average 82 percent from recent operator data, supported by the 2,500-meter runway handling 25 daily movements, but fog in autumn or security staffing shifts can cause 20-minute holds, and the airport app sends alerts for air traffic tweaks or low-cost carrier ground crew rotations.
Dining includes three bars and cafes on the upper level serving sandwiches, coffee, and local beers from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., with grab-and-go spots like pretzels and salads open flight-aligned hours. Retail covers two shops for newspapers, snacks, and souvenirs running similar times, plus a duty-free counter stocked with perfumes and tobacco for international routes.
Facilities feature free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, power outlets at gate areas, an information desk from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. with maps and ride bookings, and restrooms equipped with baby changing stations plus ramps for wheelchairs. A cash machine operates landside, lost property handles items at the desk, and quiet zones near gates keep noise low. The terminal operates steadily with staff at key points, easing passengers toward their flights without extra steps.
