Erfurt Airport
Erfurt-Weimar Airport is the main air gateway for Erfurt in central Germany, giving travellers a practical arrival point for the Thuringia region. Listed under IATA code ERF and ICAO code EDDE, it is classed as a large airport and is easy to understand on maps, booking sites, and flight information screens. For visitors heading into the city, the airport offers a straightforward starting point for both business and leisure trips, with the local time zone set to Europe/Berlin.
About Erfurt Airport
Erfurt-Weimar Airport is the main air gateway for Erfurt in central Germany, giving travellers a practical arrival point for the Thuringia region. Listed under IATA code ERF and ICAO code EDDE, it is classed as a large airport and is easy to understand on maps, booking sites, and flight information screens. For visitors heading into the city, the airport offers a straightforward starting point for both business and leisure trips, with the local time zone set to Europe/Berlin.
Overview
Erfurt-Weimar Airport is the main air gateway for Erfurt in central Germany, giving travellers a practical arrival point for the Thuringia region. Listed under IATA code ERF and ICAO code EDDE, it is classed as a large airport and is easy to understand on maps, booking sites, and flight information screens. For visitors heading into the city, the airport offers a straightforward starting point for both business and leisure trips, with the local time zone set to Europe/Berlin.
Key facts
- Airport codes: ERF (IATA) and EDDE (ICAO)
- Serves: Erfurt, Germany
- Elevation: 1036 ft (316 m)
- Runway: 09/27, 8530 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Official website: http://www.airport-erfurt.de/
What travellers should know
The single runway, designated 09/27, is 8530 feet long with an asphalt surface and lighting, which is useful for reliable operations in a range of conditions. For passengers, that matters less as a technical detail and more as reassurance that the airport is equipped for regular commercial use. Its elevation of 1036 feet (316 metres) places it on higher ground than many city airports, but from a visitor’s perspective the bigger advantage is convenience: a compact regional airport can often mean shorter distances from check-in to gate and a calmer arrival experience.
Planning your visit
Before travelling, it is worth checking the airport’s official website for current passenger information, transport updates, and any seasonal service details. Because the airport serves Erfurt directly, it works well as a base for exploring the city itself as well as wider central Germany. If you are coordinating pickup times, tours, or onward rail connections, remember that local schedules follow Europe/Berlin time, which helps avoid confusion when arriving from other countries.
Routes
Top routes from ERF
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Erfurt Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Erfurt Airport is located in Erfurt, Germany (Europe), at coordinates 50.970°, 10.960°.
- Its IATA code is ERF and its ICAO code is EDDE.
- Erfurt Airport serves Erfurt, Germany. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Erfurt Airport operates on Europe/Berlin local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Erfurt Airport sits at latitude 50.970° and longitude 10.960°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ERF. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ERF is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ERF on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 100 Binderslebener Landstraße, Erfurt, Thüringen, 99092, Germany, the phone number is +49 361 6562200, the official website is http://www.flughafen-erfurt-weimar.de/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Germany. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.