Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Dortmund Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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At 12 the security asks you to leave the airport with the advice to take a hotel. – Jannis
DTM Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Dortmund Airport.
What to Expect
Dortmund Airport (code: DTM) has a small, modern terminal that serves low-cost carriers and a few seasonal routes. Travellers report that security and boarding processes can be slow and confusing (arrive early), and staff and security aren’t exactly friendly. Facilities include a restaurant, two cafes, and a small selection of duty-free and convenience shops. The good news is the free WiFi.
Sleeping in Dortmund Airport
The airport does not allow passengers to stay overnight, as it closes from 12:00 AM until 3:45 AM. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Dortmund Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 3:30 AM – 12:00 AM. The terminal closes at night, so you cannot spend the night.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Dortmund Airport:
- Ibis Budget Dortmund Airport – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Best Western Hotel Dortmund Airport – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Express Dortmund – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Dortmund Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges in the airport.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
There are coffee shops and restaurants available such as: Restaurant Bella Vista (Level 2) • East Bar + Shop (Level 1) • West Bar + Shop (Level 1) • Coffee Fellows (Level 1). Location: Landside and Airside. Hours: Not available, but there are no 24-hour food options as of this update.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
A reader tells us, “There are working power sockets in a cafe. Location: Public zone, departures hall, all the way to the left, next to the bathrooms.” (March 2021)
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Dortmund Airport. Just connect to “DOKOM21 Hotspot@Airport” to access the internet.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside and Airside.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby Change Facilities are on every level of the terminal, both landside and airside. In addition, strollers are available for use airside in the airport, free of charge. Obtain one after clearing security and leave it at your boarding gate when you depart.
Currency Exchange – There are no exchange counters at the airport.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Heinemann Duty-Free is available, as is a small selection of shops (Chocolates, Newspapers, etc.).
Information Desk – Available. Level 1. Hours: unknown. In addition to information, you can purchase WiFi cards, suitcases/travel accessories, etc.
Luggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your bags? Baggage carts are available throughout the airport. Locations: Arrivals Area. Level 0 • Departures Area, Level 1. Fee: €1 fee.
Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having them wrapped in plastic. Location: Landside, Departures, opposite the security checkpoints. Fee: €7 / piece of luggage.
Observation Deck – Relax and watch planes taking off and landing from the vantage point of the airport’s observation deck. Location: Gallery Level, Level 2. Hours: 3:30 AM – 12:00 AM. Rate: Admission is free.
Postal Services – Forgot to send that postcard? A mailbox is at the west entrance of the terminal (departure level).
Prayer Room – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smoking is prohibited anywhere inside the terminal. There are designated smoking areas around the airport.
Bus
AirportExpress links the airport to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof (main railway station) in a 25-minute nonstop journey. The bus stop at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof is at the Königswall/City exit, near the taxi rank. At the time of this update, a single-ride adult ticket is €9.00.
AirportShuttle offers a 6-minute journey between the airport and Holzwickede Station. A single-ride adult ticket costs €3.00. Travel on the AirportShuttle is free if you have a Rail&Fly ticket.
For more bus connection information, including fares, routes and schedules, visit the Dortmund Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are in Arrivals (Level 0): Avis • Budget • Europcar • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available on the Arrivals Level on a 24-hour basis. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. Credit cards and cash are accepted. The following estimated one-way fares were current at the time of this update: to/from Dortmund Central Station €38 • Dortmund Casino €40 • Holzwickede €12; Unna €21. Visit the airport website for more fare estimates.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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