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Flughafen Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Germany · Europe

STR offers excellent navigation and short security but limited lounge options and basic food for non-status travelers.

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Passengers

~10M

Security

12 min

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

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Flughafen Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Germany · Europe

STR offers excellent navigation and short security but limited lounge options and basic food for non-status travelers.

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Passengers

~10M

Security

12 min

9 photos

The glass-fronted Terminal 1 at Stuttgart Airport with its distinctive tree-like white support columns and departure hall canopy. — Photo: CatalpaSpirit
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A Lufthansa check-in area in the Stuttgart Airport terminal with digital flight information screens above the counters. — Photo: MNXANL
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The Flughafen/Messe Echterdingen Stadtbahn light-rail platform with shelter, signage, and tracks serving Stuttgart Airport. — Photo: Giftzwerg 88
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The traffic-side entrance to Terminals 1 through 4 at Stuttgart Airport with the terminal facades, roadway, and drop-off area. — Photo: Julian Herzog ( Website )
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A bright, open interior concourse at Stuttgart Airport with passengers, shops, and multi-level walkways. — Photo: Giftzwerg 88
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An aerial view of Stuttgart Airport showing parallel runways, terminal buildings, aprons, and surrounding wooded hills. — Photo: Wo st 01 (There are 682 Pictures in my Category ) See also Toolserver
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A construction site at the future Filderbahnhof long-distance and regional rail station on the airport and trade-fair grounds. — Photo: ChrisStuggi
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Outdoor stairs and the modern facade of Terminal 3 at Stuttgart Airport on a clear day. — Photo: Friedrich Haag
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A vintage Bucker Bu.131 Jungmann biplane displayed indoors as a heritage exhibit inside Terminal 1. — Photo: Alec Wilson from Khon Kaen, Thailand
CC BY-SA 2.0 Source

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Book Smart Lane slot

Reserve a security time slot online for guaranteed fast track.

Open 4am-7pm; avoids peak queues up to 45 min during holidays.

Terminal

Stay airside after security

All gates reachable in under 15 min from any checkpoint.

Compact layout means no long transfers or bus rides between terminals.

Food

Eat before security or in lounge

Limited airside options; pre-security has McDonald's and local spots.

Lounge buffet or city-center meal recommended for better value.

Status

Star Alliance Gold or LH status

Access renovated LH Business/Senator lounge in T1.

Reopened Dec 2025 with separate zones, barista, and showers for elites.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for STR.

Updated Jul 20, 2026

Single compact terminal complex (T1/T2/T3)
Main hub for Eurowings and Lufthansa feeder flights
Over 100 destinations, mostly European
Direct S-Bahn to city center
No Priority Pass lounge access
Short walking distances post-security (10-12 min to gates)

4 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.2

Navigation8.5

Food6.8

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience7.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~10M

Terminals

3 connected terminals

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

12 min

Best For

Short security with bookingCompact easy navigationStar Alliance lounge accessDirect rail links

Watch Out For

No Priority Pass loungeLimited airside dining varietyPeak holiday security queuesPaid lounge only for non-elites

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

9 photos

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Book Smart Lane slot

Reserve a security time slot online for guaranteed fast track.

Open 4am-7pm; avoids peak queues up to 45 min during holidays.

Terminal

Stay airside after security

All gates reachable in under 15 min from any checkpoint.

Compact layout means no long transfers or bus rides between terminals.

Food

Eat before security or in lounge

Limited airside options; pre-security has McDonald's and local spots.

Lounge buffet or city-center meal recommended for better value.

Status

Star Alliance Gold or LH status

Access renovated LH Business/Senator lounge in T1.

Reopened Dec 2025 with separate zones, barista, and showers for elites.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for STR.

Updated Jul 20, 2026

Single compact terminal complex (T1/T2/T3)
Main hub for Eurowings and Lufthansa feeder flights
Over 100 destinations, mostly European
Direct S-Bahn to city center
No Priority Pass lounge access
Short walking distances post-security (10-12 min to gates)

4 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.2

Navigation8.5

Food6.8

Transport8.0

Disruption resilience7.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

~10M

Terminals

3 connected terminals

On-time departures

78%

Avg security

12 min

Best For

Short security with bookingCompact easy navigationStar Alliance lounge accessDirect rail links

Watch Out For

No Priority Pass loungeLimited airside dining varietyPeak holiday security queuesPaid lounge only for non-elites