Dortmund

Expansion of flight connections from northern and western Germany: New European direct destinations

The European air transport landscape will experience a period of strategic consolidation and expansion in spring 2026, with German regional airports and key hubs gaining particular importance. At the heart of this development is Hamburg Airport, which, through increased involvement from the airline EasyJet, will significantly expand its network of European metropolitan connections. From September and

April 27, 2026 05:39

Career guidance: Dortmund Airport offers insights on Girls' Day 2026

Dortmund Airport participated again in the nationwide Girls' Day on April 23, 2026, to give young women insights into technical and skilled trades. A total of 15 female students aged between 12 and 14 visited the airport to learn about work areas where women are statistically underrepresented.

April 24, 2026 10:53

Dortmund celebrates the centenary of the airport company

Dortmund Airport GmbH is celebrating its 100th anniversary today. Organized air traffic in the Westphalian metropolis was born in 1926 at its original location in Dortmund-Brackel. In the early days, spectacular events shaped public interest, such as the landing of the airship "Graf Zeppelin" in 1930, which led to estimates...

April 16, 2026 16:45

Dortmund Airport celebrates its centenary with an event day in the terminal

Dortmund Airport will celebrate its 100th anniversary on April 16, 2026, marking a historic milestone in Westphalian aviation history. Since its official opening in 1926, the site has developed from a regional airfield into a major international transport hub, now serving in particular as a hub for low-cost connections to

April 15, 2026 12:52

Dortmund records significant passenger increase during the Easter holidays 2026

Dortmund Airport concluded this year's Easter holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia with significant growth. Between March 28 and April 12, 2026, the airport handled a total of 168.292 passengers. Compared to the previous year, this represents an increase in traffic volume of 24 percent, or a gain of over 32.000 passengers.

April 14, 2026 15:54

Passenger numbers at Dortmund Airport largely stable at the start of the year

Dortmund Airport concluded the first quarter of 2026 with a total of 652.152 passengers. Compared to the same period last year, this represents a moderate decrease in traffic volume of 3,7 percent. Airport management nevertheless considers this development stable given the seasonal conditions. A significant factor in the decline was the complete cessation of [unspecified activity].

April 14, 2026 12:02

Dortmund Airport expands its Eastern Europe offerings to include Wrocław and Târgu Mureș

Dortmund Airport has significantly expanded its route network to Eastern Europe and has been serving Wrocław in Poland and Târgu Mureș in Romania again since the end of March 2026. The connections were officially inaugurated on the apron in cooperation with the low-cost carrier Wizz Air. Initially, the Polish metropolis of Wrocław will be served twice a week.

March 31, 2026 15:01

Wizz Air connects Dortmund with London Luton daily

Dortmund Airport has significantly expanded its international route network and now offers a daily direct connection to London Luton. The Hungarian airline Wizz Air, already a key partner at Dortmund Airport, operates the route seven days a week. With a flight time of approximately 70 minutes, the

March 31, 2026 13:05

Condor resumes daily flights from Palma de Mallorca to Dortmund and Münster

German leisure airline Condor is expanding its route network for the 2026 summer flight schedule and returning to two important regional hubs in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. From May 1, 2026, the airline will once again operate daily flights from Palma de Mallorca to Dortmund (DTM) and to Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO). These connections were previously suspended in 2026.

March 26, 2026 17:08

Rising passenger numbers and summer flight schedule at Dortmund Airport for Easter

With the start of the Easter holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia on March 28, 2026, Dortmund Airport is preparing for the first major travel surge of the year. Airport management expects around 145.000 passengers by April 12, representing a significant increase in terminal activity compared to the winter months. Just in time for the start of the holidays.

March 26, 2026 12:01