One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
PAD8.8+0.8
DTM8.0
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
PAD7.2+0.6
DTM6.6
Food & retail
Best for
PAD
Short single-terminal walks and curb parking (P1 60 min free)OWL leisure nonstops (Antalya, Palma, Spanish/Greek islands)Paid SCAVI & RAY quiet seat by Gate 5 (~€20 day pass)
Watch out for
PAD
No rail at the terminal — S60/SK5 bus onlyNo free water refill stations documentedClassic 100 ml liquids (no published CT waiver)
Amenities and tips
PAD
S60 from Paderborn HbfSCAVI & RAY Business LoungeP1 curb parking 60 min freeBerlin Curry (landside + airside)
PAD · Tiny leisure airport with short walks and a Gate 5 paid lounge, but bus-only city links, classic 100 ml security, thin F&B, and no München feed after skyhub PAD ended 10 Jun 2026 keep the Airportist Score at 6.9.
DTM · A compact Ruhr LCC gateway with short walks and a clear €10 Express vs cheap VRR bus choice, tempered by no passenger lounge, thin airside food, classic 100 ml security, and no free water.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
PAD5.5
DTM5.8+0.3
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
PAD6.4
DTM7.0+0.6
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
PAD5.5
DTM6.2+0.7
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
PAD6.4+0.2
DTM6.2
Cheap regional access via S60 from Paderborn Hbf (~20 min)
DTM
Wizz-heavy Eastern Europe and Balkans nonstopsShort single-terminal walks from curb to gateCheap VRR bus 490 + U47 into Dortmund (€3.80)Direct AirportExpress to Dortmund Hbf in ~22 minutes
skyhub PAD München ended 10 Jun 2026 — no domestic hub feed
DTM
No Priority Pass / commercial passenger loungeNo free drinking fountains — buy Heinemann tetra waterClassic EU 100 ml liquids (no CT waiver)AirportExpress/Shuttle exclude VRR and Deutschlandticket
Free airport Wi-Fi
Step-free single terminal
Take S60 from Paderborn Hbf — no airport train
~20 min direct S60; WestfalenTarif EinzelTicket €8.90 (€7.60 online).
Pack the classic 100 ml bag
No published CT liquids waiver — plan the old unpack ritual.
SCAVI & RAY by Gate 5 — walk-up about €20
Sole airside quiet room; not on Priority Pass.
DTM
AirportExpress to Dortmund HbfVRR bus 490 + U47Südbar + WESTBarHeinemann Duty FreeDOKOM21 free Wi-FiFast Lane at checkpoint B
Express €10 or bus 490 + U47 for €3.80
AirportExpress €10/~25 min to Hbf; or VRR 490+U47 ~€3.80/~40 min.
Pack 100 ml — Fast Lane is checkpoint B only
Classic 100 ml; Fast Lane online-only at checkpoint B.
No passenger lounge — GAT only
No PP/walk-in lounge for airline passengers; GAT is separate.
