Why go
- City and municipality in Limburg, Netherlands.
- Served by Geilenkirchen Air Base (GKE).
History
Heerlen is a city and a municipality in the southeast of the Netherlands. It is the third largest settlement proper in the province of Limburg. Measured as a municipality, it is the fourth largest municipality in the province of Limburg.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 8 routes: Alicante, Bari, Faro, Gerona, Palma de Mallorca, Porto, Tenerife, Trapani
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 2 routes: Antalya, Heraklion
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Geilenkirchen Air Base (GKE); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Alps Floß.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Heerlen, Netherlands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.