Non-stop flights to Groningen (GRQ)
Groningen Airport Eelde is a small airport in Netherlands. It is an international airport. In total there are 3 airports around the world that have direct flights to Groningen, spread around 3 cities in 3 countries. Currently, there are no domestic flights to Groningen.
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All direct flights to Groningen Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Groningen Best time to visit Groningen International flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 17 flights arriving at Groningen Airport, which are 7 flights per week or 1 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Groningen are routes from Heraklion (Crete) (HER) in Greece and Esbjerg (EBJ) in Denmark. These two routes together are operated 13 times this month, and make up for 76% of all monthly arrivals at Groningen Airport Eelde.
The longest flight to Groningen GRQ is departing from Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) (LPA). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 2,069 miles (3,330 km).
List of all direct flights to Groningen
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Groningen, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Groningen.
Airlines flying to Groningen
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Groningen. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all GRQ flights:
What is the best time to visit Groningen?
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime
Groningen is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Groningen is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.
International flights to Groningen
Flights from Denmark to Groningen
Esbjerg is the only city in Denmark with direct flights to Groningen. From Esbjerg, direct flights are offered by Hahn Air.
All flights from Denmark
Flights from Greece to Groningen
In Greece, the only airport that has a direct connection to Groningen is Heraklion (Crete). From Heraklion (Crete), direct flights are offered by Corendon.
All flights from Greece
Flights from Spain to Groningen
There is 1 airport in Spain that has a direct connection to Groningen, which is Gran Canaria (Las Palmas). From Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), direct flights are offered by TUI Fly. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
All flights from Spain
Alternative airports near Groningen
Flying to an alternative airport near Groningen could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Groningen (GRQ) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Münster / Osnabrück (FMO) and Bremen (BRE).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Groningen?
There is 1 airport in Groningen: Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ).
What is the best airport to fly into Groningen?
The most convenient airport to fly into Groningen is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ).
How many airlines fly to Groningen?
There are 3 airlines flying to Groningen from 3 airports around the world, as of October 2026.
Which airlines fly to Groningen?
Hahn Air, Corendon and TUI Fly operate most flights to Groningen. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Groningen?
There are no alliances flying to Groningen at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Groningen?
There are roughly 17 flights arriving at Groningen every month (or 7 flights each week), from a total of 3 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Groningen Airport?
The official name of Groningen Airport is Groningen Airport Eelde.
What is the airport code of Groningen Airport?
The airport code of Groningen Airport is GRQ.
What are the most popular flights to Groningen?
Heraklion (Crete), Esbjerg and Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) are the 3 most popular routes to Groningen. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Groningen, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Groningen?
| Heraklion (Crete) to Groningen | 3h 25m |
| Esbjerg to Groningen | 1h 10m |
| Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) to Groningen | 5h 5m |
