Parking options at Nuremberg Airport: the overview
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Few major German airports are as close to their city as Albrecht Dürer Airport: it is around seven kilometres to the Imperial Castle, and around twelve minutes from the main station on the U2. If you are travelling from Franconia or the Upper Palatinate, you accordingly have many options – from the multi-storey car park right at the terminal through driving services and outdoor car parks with a bus to arriving without a car of your own. This overview shows which option suits which trip and refers you to the detailed guides.
Key facts at a glance
- Airport multi-storey car parks: right at the terminal, rates on airport-nuernberg.de.
- Valet: drop-off in front of the terminal, the car is parked at the company's site.
- Shuttle: outdoor car park with bus transfer, often cheap for long trips.
- U2: direct connection from the main station.
The airport's multi-storey car parks
The airport offers multi-storey car parks and parking areas right at the terminal, as well as others a little further away. For short visits, picking up relatives or day trips, the areas near the terminal are the most convenient – park, get out, a few steps. Over several days, the daily rates add up. You will find current prices and site maps on the airport's website; they are also a good benchmark for private offers.
Driving service (valet)
With valet, an employee takes over your car in front of the terminal and brings it back after landing. This saves time and walking, especially with children or lots of luggage, and usually costs more than an outdoor car park. In detail: Valet parking at Nuremberg Airport.
Outdoor car park with a bus (shuttle)
Private companies maintain sites in the north of Nuremberg and in neighbouring towns. You park there and take a minibus to the terminal. For holidays of a week or more, this is often the cheapest choice. More: Shuttle parking at Nuremberg Airport.
Being dropped off and picked up
The proximity to the city makes being dropped off tempting. On the forecourt you can stop briefly to get in and out, but you cannot wait for longer. If you are picking someone up, it is better to use a multi-storey car park. For trips of several days and late return flights, your own parking space is often more relaxed for everyone involved.
Underground
The U2 connects the main station and the airport directly. For people from Nuremberg and rail travellers with light luggage, this is the simplest solution. For families from the surrounding area, early flyers or travellers with sports equipment, the car often remains more practical. Weighing it up: Underground or car to Nuremberg Airport.
Taxi and ride services
Taxis are available at the terminal. For short trips from the city, a taxi can be suitable; for longer trips or journeys from the surrounding area, the costs for the outward and return journeys add up.
Which option for which trip?
| Trip | Suitable option |
|---|---|
| Picking someone up | Car park at the terminal |
| Day trip | Valet, car park or U2 |
| Two-week summer holiday | Shuttle parking |
| Family with lots of luggage | Valet |
| City resident with a rucksack | U2 |
Trade fairs, markets and festivals
During major trade fairs, the Christkindlesmarkt or the Rock im Park festival, Nuremberg is busier. Parking areas at the airport are then in greater demand and roads are fuller. If you fly in these weeks, reserve early and allow more time.
Large vehicles and electric cars
With a motorhome, van or tall roof box, multi-storey car parks are often ruled out. Clarify in advance whether a provider will accept your vehicle – see frequently asked questions about large vehicles. For electric cars, it is worth asking about a charging offer.
Accessible
Marked spaces for people with disabilities are close to the terminal. Your airline organises assistance from check-in to the aircraft once you register. The compact airport and a driving service keep the distances short.
Short-stay parking and picking up
If your aunt is coming back from Mallorca or a business partner from London, put the car in the terminal car park. On the forecourt you may only stop briefly. A flight app shows when the plane touches down; it usually takes a while longer before the guests come out with their suitcases, longer for flights from non-Schengen countries because of border control. An agreed meeting point at the exit saves searching.
Day trips
If you fly to a customer in Hamburg in the morning and return in the evening, you don't want to wait a single minute for a bus. For such day trips, the terminal car park and the driving service are the fastest solutions, and for a single day the price difference is often small. Tips for business travellers: Business trip from Nuremberg.
Long holidays
If the car stays for two or three weeks, small differences per day add up to noticeable amounts. Outdoor car parks with a bus are then often below the terminal car parks. Tips: Long-term parking at Nuremberg Airport.
Motorbike and combination
Motorcyclists often find dedicated areas in the airport's multi-storey car parks; with private companies, it is worth asking. Caravan combinations or boat trailers need providers with expressly designated areas for long vehicles.
Park-and-ride
Some people leave the car at an underground station and continue on the U2. Check whether parking for several days is allowed there. For air travel, an airport parking space is usually simpler.
Picking up without a car park
If you are only picking someone up briefly, you can stop on the forecourt if the traveller is ready. Arrange for them to call as soon as they have their luggage.
The rates as a benchmark
The prices of the airport's own multi-storey car parks are publicly available and help you put private offers in perspective.
What suits you?
In the end, your situation decides. If you live in the city and travel with a rucksack, take the U2. If you come from the district and are away for two weeks, park with the bus provider. If you are flying with toddlers at six in the morning, treat yourself to the driving service. And if you are only briefly picking up guests, use the car park at the terminal.
Arriving by electric car
If you are coming by electric car, ask about charging options when booking or arrive with enough range for the drive home.
In brief
At Albrecht Dürer Airport you will find a suitable solution for every trip – from a pick-up stop to a long-haul trip lasting several weeks.
By taxi or ride service
For a short trip from the city, a taxi can be an alternative, especially at times when no underground is running. For families from the surrounding area or longer trips, however, the costs for the outward and return journeys quickly add up. Include both journeys when you compare.
Accessible arrival
Marked spaces for people with disabilities are close to the terminal. The compact layout of the airport and a driving service keep the distances short. You request assistance in the terminal through your airline.
During major events
During major trade fairs and in Advent, parking areas are in greater demand. If you fly in these weeks, reserve early.
Parking when guests arrive for the Christkindlesmarkt
In Advent, many visitors come to Nuremberg. If you are picking up friends or family for the Christkindlesmarkt, you will usually find a space in the terminal car park, but should allow a little more time for driving in at weekends. Incidentally, with the U2 guests can travel from the airport to St. Lorenz church – a single change at the main station is enough.
The rates as a benchmark
The publicly available prices of the airport's own multi-storey car parks help you put private offers in perspective. If an offer is significantly lower, check carefully what is included.
Clubs and groups
If a sports club flies to a tournament or a large family to a celebration, several cars often come together. Agree whether everyone will park with the same provider so that you get to the terminal and back together. Each party still books separately so that number plates and times are correct.
Summary
Car park, driving service, bus, underground or taxi – Albrecht Dürer Airport offers a suitable way for every trip.
The linked guides provide further answers – each one specifically for Albrecht Dürer Airport.
First trip from Nuremberg?
If you are flying from Nuremberg for the first time, it is best to look at the site map on the airport's website beforehand. Then you will know where the car parks, forecourt and terminal are and find your way immediately on the day of travel.
The right choice
Length of trip, time of day, luggage and where you live – with these four questions you can quickly narrow down the right option. Help: Valet or shuttle at Nuremberg Airport and Parking costs at Nuremberg Airport. Whether offers can be booked via Friend-Park is shown on Parking at Nuremberg Airport.
