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Check-in & Baggage
Check-in information
Check-in times will be provided by the airline or your tour operator.
Please note
- Be at the terminal 2 hours before departure
- If you arrive late at check-in, you may not be entitled to compensation for missed flights
- Have all necessary documents ready at check-in
- After check-in, proceed immediately to the security checkpoint.
- Are you traveling with limited mobility or children? Allow sufficient time
- Delayed passengers will not be able to board.
- Please note the entry regulations of the German Foreign Office
Late night Check-in
This service is currently not available.
Self Bag Drop
Nuremberg Airport now has bag drop machines where passengers can check in their bags themselves. The so-called self bag drop service has the advantage of reducing waiting times for passengers.
The service is currently only available for passengers travelling with Wizz Air, KLM. Air France and Freebird - other airlines will follow. Eight languages are already available, with more to come.
Baggage regulations
There are different baggage allowance regulations for each airline. Please refer to your travel documents for the number of pieces or weight allowed.
New: Security Check with CT Scanners
Nuremberg Airport has modernized its security screening process and now uses innovative CT scanner technology. For passengers, this means greater comfort, less preparation effort, and a more relaxed experience when passing through security.
Information on prohibited items can be found here.
FAQ on Security Screening with CT Scanners
Do I still need to remove liquids from my hand luggage?
No. Liquids and gels can remain in your hand luggage during the security check.
Does the 100 ml rule for liquids still apply?
No. The previous maximum limit of 100 ml per container no longer applies. Liquids in leak-proof containers with a capacity of up to 2 liters may be carried.
Is there a limit on the number of liquids and gels in hand luggage?
No. There is no limit on the number of liquids and gels in hand luggage. The hand luggage regulations of your respective airline (size and dimensions of the bag) still apply.
Do liquids still need to be packed in a transparent 1-liter bag?
No. Liquids and gels no longer need to be transported in a transparent 1-liter plastic bag.
What about electronic devices such as laptops or tablets?
Electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops can also remain in your hand luggage and do not need to be placed separately.
Can drinks in coffee-to-go cups be taken through the security check?
No. Liquids in non-leak-proof containers, such as coffee-to-go cups, cannot be screened by the CT scanners and will therefore be rejected.
Will the new technology make the security check faster?
Yes. Each screening lane is equipped with multiple loading positions for trays. This allows passengers who take less time to overtake others, helping to reduce overall waiting times.
What is changing?
How the screening process works:
Travelling with animals
Animals are transported as excess baggage. All information regarding the transport of animals can be obtained from your airline.
For travel with pets – especially when traveling abroad and re-entering Germany – clear legal requirements apply. Please make sure to inform yourself well in advance of departure to avoid quarantine, return of the animal, or high follow-up costs.
Requirements for re-entry into Germany
The following rules apply to dogs, cats, and ferrets:
- Microchip identification
- EU pet passport
- Rabies vaccination: only valid if administered after microchipping and at least 21 days before departure; booster vaccinations are valid until the expiry date stated in the passport
- Travel is only permitted from the age of 15 weeks
- Rabies antibody (titer) test (for non-listed third countries): blood sample taken no earlier than 30 days after vaccination; the result must be recorded in the EU pet passport
Important: If these requirements are not met, the animal may face quarantine, return to the country of origin, or in the worst case, euthanasia. Please check the requirements at an early stage.
Special Information for Birds
Due to the current animal disease situation, traveling with birds is only possible with considerable effort.
Contact for Further Questions
If you wish to bring an animal from abroad, please contact the Nuremberg Public Order Office (Ordnungsamt Nürnberg) in advance:
Tel: 0911 / 231-5318
Mail: vet@stadt.nuernberg.de
Luggage trolleys
The luggage trolleys at Nuremberg Airport are equipped with a deposit system that easily accepts the most common coins used by travellers. There is a coin changer in the baggage reclaim area, to the left of customs. The luggage trolleys can be found at all important contact points in the terminal and in the car parks: Four depots have been set up at baggage reclaim, one in the arrivals hall, one in departure hall 1, two in departure hall 2 and further depots at the car parks and in the car hire centre.
Special Baggage
Bulky Baggage
Bulky items of baggage such as
- Bicycles
- Strollers/Pushchairs
- Golf equipment
- Surfboards
- Kites
- Duffel bags
must be handed in by the passenger at the bulky baggage counter after they have been checked in at the respective airline counter. The bulky baggage counter is located in departure hall 2.
You can borrow a buggy for children, which you can use until you board the aircraft.
Dangerous Goods
Passengers are not allowed to transport dangerous goods! Information on the transport of dangerous goods can be found on the website of the German Federal Aviation Authority.
Baggage Storage
Baggage lockers are available in front of our centrally located multi-storey car park P1. You are welcome to use a locker in our modern, easy-to-use car park for a fee.
