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Westerland is served by Sylt Airport, which is located about 10 minutes away by any means of transport. The airport is accessible from Westerland by bus, taxi, or rental car. You can take airport shuttle buses or city buses that depart from the city center or get more information regarding transportation to the airport from taxi operators or rental car companies.

Bus

Westerland is a small city so all the central stations and offices where you can get information about urban transportation are located in the city. There are many bus stops located in central parts of the city. Buses departing from these stops provide convenient transportation to Sylt Airport in about 5 to 10 minutes. Airport buses are another transportation alternative to get to the airport. These buses run more frequently than city buses so they are a better option if you’re in a hurry.

Taxi

The fastest method of transportation to get to Sylt Airport from Westerland city center is by taxi. The fact that the airport is only 2 km away makes traveling by taxi an affordable option. We especially recommend taking a taxi if you’re in a hurry. Taking a taxi from the city center to the airport is very convenient and only takes about 5 minutes.

Rental Car

There are numerous local and international rental car companies in Westerland you can choose from. Reserving a rental vehicle in advance makes the whole process a bit easier. It takes no longer than 10 minutes to get to Sylt Airport from Westerland by car. There are 3 different routes you can take to get to the airport. It takes 6 minutes to get to Sylt Airport via Bahnweg, 7 minutes via L24, and 9 minutes via Bastianstraße.

Airport Information

Sylt Airport, also known as Westerland/Sylt Airport, is located 2 km east of the center of Westerland. Sylt Airport, although small in size, offers passengers a variety of services. The airport contains currency exchange services, ATMs, bank branches, VIP lounges and rest areas, rental car companies, travel agencies, a few restaurants and cafes, free internet access, information counters for travellers, and more.

Nuremberg is a city in the southeastern region of Germany, in the German state of Bavaria. It is the second largest city in the state and is home to the second busiest airport in the state. Nuremberg is a historically important city, especially during World War II and the Nazi era. The city is served by the Nuremberg Airport, which is located 6 km from the city center.

Metro

The U-Bahn metro system operates 3 different lines throughout the city. Taking the metro to the city is very convenient. There is a metro station located in the airport that provides transportation to the city center. The U2 line departs from the Flughafen station and gets to the city center in about 12 minutes. The U2 line connects the airport with the Central Railway Station (Hauptbahnhof) and the historic old town (Altstadt). Trains run every 10 to 15 minutes. You can also access other lines and regional trains from the train station.

Bus

Taking the bus to the city center from Nuremberg Airport is another transportation alternative. There are 2 bus lines that operate during the day and one bus line that operates at night, providing transportation between the airport and the city. Bus lines 32 and 33 provide transportation from the airport to the neighboring areas of Höfles and Thon. If you take bus line 32 to Thon you can transfer to the tram and take the tram to downtown Nuremberg. The night bus N12 provides direct transportation to the Central Railway Station, located in the city center. Bus line N12 operates from 1:28 am to 4:28 am. Bus lines 32 and 33 operate between 5 am and 12:30 am.

Taxis

Since the airport is located in close proximity to the city center, taking a taxi is a great alternative. A taxi from the airport to the city takes about 15 minutes, when there is no traffic. Of course if there is traffic the total trip time can vary. Taxis are easily accessible at the terminal exits. A taxi to the city center costs around 20 Euros.  

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to the city from the airport. You can rent a car from the Rental Car Center or book a vehicle in advance online. You can also return your vehicle to the Rental Car Center at the airport before your departure, if you are flying out of Nuremberg. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Hertz, Europcar, and Sixt. The airport is conveniently connected to the city by the highway, so driving to Nuremberg is quite easy and enjoyable.