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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Here you can find a selection of the most frequently asked questions

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How can I get into the Erfurt city centre?

There is a tram stop just in front of the Terminal and the City Railway takes you to the Erfurt City Centre in less than 20 minutes.

How much does it cost to take a taxi from Erfurt-Weimar Airport to the city centre?

A ride from the airport to Erfurt’s main station costs approx. 13 Euro.

How can I get to Weimar or Jena?

From Erfurt main station you can take the train to Weimar, which takes about 15 minutes. Or you can drive the highway and you´ll be in Weimar in less than 30 minutes.

Erfurt is also very well connected by train with other major Thuringian cities, such as Jena and Eisenach.

Can I get a rental car at the airport?

You can easily get a rental car at the airport as there are three different car rental companies directly next to the Terminal. Simply order your car before your flight leaves and start off for your journey through Thuringia just minutes after your arrival.

Is the airport open 24 hours a day?

Yes, Erfurt-Weimar Airport operates 24 hours a day.

Is there any possibility for me to spend the night near the airport?

Especially after a long flight or when you arrive late at night the Airport Hotel is a good choice to spend the night. Located just a two minutes´ walk from the Terminal the hotel offers comfortable rooms for you to relax in.

Where can I get information about Thuringia?

You can find two Erfurt tourist information offices in the city centre of Erfurt where you will find helpful information for your travels through Thuringia. One is located near the Krämerbrücke and the other one near the Erfurt Cathedral. Also, you can find a Thuringian tourist information office just opposite the main station.

In Weimar there are two tourist information offices, which will provide you with maps and information about Weimar.

Which places should I visit while staying in Erfurt or Weimar?

There is a lot to do in Thuringia’s capital: Erfurt has a large number of interesting museums and impressive architecture and especially Erfurt Cathedral, Severikirche and Krämerbrücke are worth a visit. After a long day of sightseeing the egapark, one of the largest parks in Germany, is a nice place to relax.

Another interesting place for you to visit is Weimar, the European City of Culture. Besides of the houses of Goethe and Schiller there are impressive historic sites like the library of Anna-Amalia with its famous rococo-style hall, the municipal church of St. Peter and Paul as well as the city palace. The highlight of every tour is a visit of the Bauhaus-Museum, one of the UNESCO world heritage sites.

What is the cheapest way for me to fly to Erfurt-Weimar Airport?

You can fly to Erfurt-Weimar Airport from all over the world for example using one of the cheap flight connections with Emirates, S7, Delta to Munich and then continue flying to Erfurt with Cirrus Airlines for as low as 99 euro return. But there are also a lot of direct low cost flights to Erfurt, for example with Air Berlin or Sky Airlines.

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