Directions to the Dortmund Airport

Traffic Information and Travel Times

Motorways and roads in Germany can become quite congested, particularly around Dortmund during holiday periods. To help you plan your travel effectively, we have put together a list of helpful tips and traffic advice.

Dortmund Airport is very easily accessible as it sits directly on the **A40** and **A44** motorways. We always recommend checking the traffic situation on the A40 and A44 before you leave. However, under normal conditions, you can anticipate the following driving times:

Essen : Dortmund Airport ; via the A40 = 47 km ; 41 minutes
Duisburg : Dortmund Airport ; via the A40 = 68 km ; 57 minutes
Düsseldorf : Dortmund Airport ; via the A52 and A40 = 80 km ; 1 hr 06 mins
Cologne : Dortmund Airport ; via the A1 = 99 km ; 1 hr 13 mins
Münster : Dortmund Airport ; via the A1 = 56 km ; 48 minutes
Bielefeld : Dortmund Airport ; via the A2 = 101 km ; 1 hr 04 mins
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Further Information for Driving in Germany

Even if you are already familiar with the regulations, the following information remains crucial for road safety. For this reason, we want to highlight these important details.

Mandatory Safety Vest

The safety vest is compulsory for all drivers in Germany. Furthermore, you must wear this vest in the event of an accident or breakdown, and you must put it on *before* you exit your vehicle to set up the warning triangle.

Speed Camera Warning Devices

Technical devices that provide location information regarding speed enforcement are strictly prohibited in Germany. This includes dedicated radar detectors and secondary features on well-known navigation devices like TomTom, as well as specialized mobile apps. The supplementary warning function on your GPS must be deactivated when driving in Germany.