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With the switch to summer time on March 29, 2026, the new summer flight schedule will come into effect at Stuttgart Airport (STR) and will remain valid until October 24, 2026. A total of over 30 airlines will fly to around 120 destinations in 38 countries. Despite the extensive offering of 50.000 planned flights, the airport is experiencing low passenger numbers.
Stuttgart Airport will assume responsibility for conducting passenger screening itself starting in November 2026. This follows the example of other major German hubs such as Frankfurt, Berlin, and Cologne, which have already made this transition. The change is based on a contract signed last December.
The full commissioning of the prestigious Stuttgart 21 project has been delayed again by several years. According to recent media reports and confirmations from project partners, the entire new rail hub is not expected to open before 2030. A partial opening of the underground station is projected for 2029 at the earliest.
A police operation at Stuttgart Airport this morning severely disrupted flight operations, leading to numerous delays and cancellations. Around 10:30 a.m., the Federal Police ordered the early evacuation of the gate areas in the security zone. According to initial findings, the reason for the official action was an unauthorized individual who had bypassed a security checkpoint.
Stuttgart Airport is accelerating the modernization of its apron infrastructure through its participation in the EU-funded AGENDA consortium. The project, "Accelerating Green Energy Infrastructure Deployment in European Airports," is supported by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and represents a total investment of approximately five million euros at the Stuttgart site.
The CDU's 38th Federal Party Congress in Stuttgart on February 21, 2026, adopted a groundbreaking policy program for the future of German air transport. At a time when Germany is lagging behind other European countries in the recovery of passenger numbers, the party is focusing on comprehensive deregulation and financial relief for the industry. The core element
The airlines SunExpress and Eurowings have significantly expanded their existing codeshare agreement as of February 3, 2026. As part of this cooperation, the joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines will, for the first time, market Eurowings connecting flights under its own SunExpress flight number (XQ). The strategic alliance focuses on the German hubs of Düsseldorf and Stuttgart.
The CMT 2026 in Stuttgart has cemented its position as the world's leading public trade fair for tourism and leisure with a new visitor record. A total of approximately 268.000 guests visited the fully booked exhibition grounds during the nine-day event, representing a three percent increase compared to the previous year. Managing Director Roland Bleinroth gave a positive assessment.
Stuttgart Airport concluded the 2025 financial year with a significant increase in passenger numbers. A total of 9.569.617 passengers used the Baden-Württemberg state airport, representing a 4,8 percent increase compared to the previous year. The number of aircraft movements also rose slightly: with 95.765 takeoffs and landings, there was an increase of 1,7 percent.
Hungarian airline Wizz Air will significantly expand its services at Stuttgart Airport in spring 2026. This decision is due to the extensive renovation of the runway at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse, which necessitates a temporary closure of flight operations there. The closure will take place from April 15 to May 20, 2026.
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