Cheap parking at Flughafen Dortmund (DTM): from €84 per week with 1 providers (as of August 2026). parking near the airport. Free cancellation with most providers.
Your holiday is just around the corner and the excitement is building – but before you set off, the same question always comes up: where do you leave the car while you are away? Dortmund Airport also offers a wide range of parking options that differ in price, distance and service. Without a proper overview, the search for a parking space can quickly become confusing.
With ParkingList you can easily find the right solution for your trip from Dortmund. We give you a clear overview of all available car parks at DTM Airport, whether directly at the terminal, a little cheaper with a shuttle service or particularly comfortable with valet parking. That way you can compare prices, judge distances and choose the offer that best suits your needs.
Would you like to park directly at the airport, or would you rather save money and use an off-airport provider? No problem – with us you will find both the airport’s official car parks and alternatives in the surrounding area.
Start your trip from Dortmund feeling relaxed and book your parking space online now – quickly, easily and to suit your budget.
Dortmund Airport (IATA code: DTM) is an international commercial airport in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located around 10 km east of Dortmund city centre in the district of Wickede. It is one of Germany’s medium-sized airports and, after Dortmund and Cologne/Bonn, the third-largest airport in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The airport mainly serves European scheduled and holiday traffic and is used above all by low-cost airlines. Popular destinations are primarily in Eastern Europe as well as in classic holiday regions. In 2025, more than 3.2 million passengers used the airport, continuing the positive growth trend of recent years. The airport is operated by Flughafen Dortmund GmbH.
The history of the airport goes back to 1926. However, the present-day site was only used for civil aviation from 1960 onwards and has been continuously expanded ever since.
Dortmund Airport is well connected to the road network and can be reached quickly both from Dortmund and from the whole of the Ruhr region. It lies in the immediate vicinity of the A40, A44 and A1 motorways. Depending on traffic, the journey from Dortmund city centre takes around 20 to 25 minutes. Besides arriving by car, the airport is also well connected to public transport via bus services and a shuttle service to the nearby railway station in Holzwickede.
Numerous parking providers have set up around the airport, offering parking spaces for travellers. There are parking options directly at the terminal as well as further car parks within about 5 to 15 minutes’ drive, for example in Wickede, Holzwickede or Unna. These frequently offer shuttle services to the airport and are a comfortable alternative to parking at the terminal.
Which car park at Dortmund Airport is the cheapest? Or would you prefer to park directly at the terminal? With ParkingList you keep track of all parking options at DTM and quickly find the right offer for your trip.
Compare different providers and decide for yourself whether price, the convenience of a valet service or proximity to the airport matters most to you. Whether it is a short break or a longer trip – we have the right solution for every parking duration.
Booking, paying for and managing your parking space is done conveniently online through your account or the app. In addition, independent reviews help you choose the right provider and set off from Dortmund without a care.
From now on you can also book a parking space directly at Dortmund Airport with ParkingList. Parking close to the terminal is particularly convenient at Dortmund Airport.
You will park especially close by in the P1 multi-storey car park, which is located directly at the terminal – departures and arrivals are only a few steps away. The maximum entrance height is 2.00 m. The P2 multi-storey car park is also in the immediate vicinity, only about 200 metres away and reachable on foot in around 3 minutes – a slightly cheaper alternative.
Further parking options such as P3, P4, P5, P6 and P7 are located a little further away. A shuttle service is available for the P6 and P7 car parks and will take you to the terminal within a few minutes. These options are particularly good value and ideal for longer trips.
In addition, there are short-stay parking areas such as the „Kiss & Fly“ zone directly in front of the terminal for quick drop-offs and pick-ups. After booking you will receive a QR code for entry. As a rule, free cancellation is possible until shortly before arrival.
In addition to parking directly at the terminal in Dortmund, ParkingList also offers you numerous alternatives with a shuttle or valet service. These car parks are only a few kilometres from the airport and are conveniently connected by transfer.
Shuttle parking is a practical and inexpensive option too. You drive to the car park yourself, leave your vehicle there and are then taken comfortably to the terminal by shuttle bus. After your trip, the shuttle brings you back to your car. This saves you money while you still enjoy a comfortable journey there and back without long walks.
With valet parking at Dortmund Airport you can drive straight to the terminal on the day of departure in a completely relaxed way. There, a member of staff takes over your vehicle and parks it safely for you in the booked parking space. On your return, the car is handed back to you directly at the terminal – it could hardly be more convenient. You can book this service easily through our portal and start your trip stress-free.
Choose your parking category on ParkingList. Do you want to park directly at the airport and walk to the terminal? Would you prefer a cheaper parking space and let the shuttle service take you from the car park to the terminal, or would you like a valet service and hand over your car directly at the terminal?
Compare the offers and find the cheapest offer at your airport. We take night surcharges and other extras into account so that you are always shown the correct price.
Also look for further differences in quality and service, the distance to the airport or the ratings of the providers to back up your decision. Do you need an electric charging station or do you want to park larger cars? You will find the right offer with us.
Now book your parking space quickly and easily. You will receive a booking confirmation with all the important information.
Payment can be made by PayPal or credit card. With many providers, however, the parking fees are only paid on site on the day of arrival.
You can easily manage your parking bookings in your ParkingList account on our website or with our parking app.
In general, with ParkingList you can always change your booking details up to 24 hours before arrival or cancel completely free of charge.
Parking at Dortmund Airport currently starts at 84 € per week (the cheapest offer on ParkingList). In total, 1 offers are available for comparison: shuttle car parks are usually the cheapest, while valet and terminal parking offer more comfort at higher prices. Early bookers get the best rates.
As a rule, the cheapest parking at Dortmund Airport is in the more distant P6 and P7 car parks: they offer the lowest prices of the official parking areas, and the transfer to the terminal takes just a few minutes by shuttle bus or on bus route 490. A slightly cheaper multi-storey alternative to P1 is the P2 car park, only about 200 metres or 3 minutes’ walk from the terminal. There are also off-airport providers around the airport — for example in Wickede, Holzwickede or Unna, about 5 to 15 minutes’ drive away — with a shuttle or valet service, which are often good-value alternatives. It is worth comparing options according to the length of your trip.
With the shuttle service you book a parking space near Dortmund Airport including a transfer to the terminal. Many providers are located in Wickede, Holzwickede or Unna, about 5 to 15 minutes’ drive from the airport. On the day of travel you drive to the car park you have booked and are taken to the airport terminal, together with your luggage, by shuttle bus within a few minutes. On your return journey you are picked up from the airport as well and brought back to your car. The price includes the parking space and the transfer to the airport (outward and return journey).
With valet parking at Dortmund Airport you hand over your car directly at the airport terminal. You receive a telephone number with your booking confirmation, call the parking provider’s member of staff about 30 minutes before you arrive and agree an exact meeting point at Dortmund Airport. After the handover — during which you give up your car key — your vehicle is parked for you in the booked car park or multi-storey car park; in the airport’s official parking areas, by contrast, you park yourself and usually keep the key. On your return journey the car is brought back to the terminal and you can drive home straight away.
Various parking options are available at Dortmund Airport: the multi-storey car parks close to the terminal, P1 (directly at the terminal, around 1,100 parking spaces) and P2 (about 200 metres away), for maximum convenience, as well as the more distant parking areas P3, P4, P5, P6 and P7, which are usually cheaper. For the more distant P6 and P7 car parks, a transfer by shuttle bus or on bus route 490 is available. In addition, there are off-airport providers around the airport with a shuttle or valet service, which are often good-value alternatives.
In the Kiss & Fly zone directly in front of the terminal at Dortmund Airport on the departures level, stopping briefly to drop off or pick up passengers is free of charge; the maximum parking time is usually 30 minutes. As soon as you leave your vehicle or stay longer, a fee applies. After that, the regular parking areas must be used.
Yes, there are charging facilities for electric vehicles at Dortmund Airport, including in the P1 multi-storey car park. They are used during your regular parking time. As the number of charging points is limited, it is advisable to allow enough time or to check availability in advance.
Yes, people with a valid severe disability pass can park free of charge at Dortmund Airport. Disabled parking spaces are available in the P1 and P2 multi-storey car parks close to the terminal. The condition is that a free exit ticket is requested at the information desk on the day of return and that a valid flight ticket is presented.
The entrance height in the multi-storey car parks at Dortmund Airport (P1, P2 and other multi-storey car parks such as P5) is a maximum of 2.00 metres. Vehicles higher than 2.00 metres cannot use these car parks. For such vehicles the open-air parking areas such as P3 or P6 are available, as there is no height restriction there.
The parking offers at Dortmund Airport on ParkingList are operated directly by the airport (official parking). The airport’s cancellation conditions apply: depending on the rate: cancellable rates can be cancelled free of charge up to 2 hours before entry, while particularly cheap rates cannot be cancelled. The airport’s terms and conditions, which are linked in the booking process, are decisive.
The booking is paid for online by credit card or PayPal and confirmed immediately by email. ParkingList does not charge any additional booking fees.
Many providers secure their sites with fences, lighting, video surveillance or staff. The security features a particular car park actually offers are stated in the respective offer description — in addition, the verified customer reviews help you form an assessment.
Some providers accept oversized vehicles, in some cases for a surcharge. The details of maximum dimensions and entrance height in the respective offer are decisive — in multi-storey car parks, height restrictions of around 2 metres usually apply. If in doubt, ask the provider before booking.
The earlier, the cheaper: during school holidays the cheapest contingents are often sold out weeks in advance. It is best to book as soon as your travel dates are fixed — thanks to free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival (with most providers) there is no risk.