Airport
Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ)
Groningen Airport Eelde is the main gateway to the city of Groningen and the northern Netherlands provinces of Drenthe and Friesland. Compare transfer options to Groningen, Assen, Leeuwarden and nearby destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Groningen Airport Eelde
Groningen Airport Eelde is the main regional airport for the northern Netherlands, serving the city of Groningen and the surrounding provinces of Drenthe and Friesland. The airport opened in 1931 and has since developed into a compact international airport focused on holiday and business travel.
Located about 15 km south of central Groningen near the village of Eelde, the airport has one passenger terminal used for both departures and arrivals. It provides seasonal flights to destinations in the Mediterranean and beyond, alongside a separate General Aviation Terminal for private and business flights.
The airport is easy to reach by car via the A28 motorway and by bus line 9 between Groningen and Eelde, with taxis and car rental also available at the terminal. This makes it a practical starting point for travellers heading to Groningen, Assen, Leeuwarden and the wider northern region.
Passenger facilities include the Bites & Flights restaurant with a panoramic terrace, an airport shop, luggage trolleys, an ATM, free Wi-Fi and services for travellers with reduced mobility, helping keep the journey simple for a regional airport of its size.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Groningen Airport Eelde operates a single passenger terminal used for both departures and arrivals, handling domestic and international flights. A separate General Aviation Terminal serves private and business flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Groningen Airport Eelde
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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