Cheap flights from Groningen (GRQ)

Eelde: the small regional gateway to northern Netherlands

Groningen Airport Eelde sits about 10 km south of Groningen, in the village of Eelde. It is a small regional airport with a thin scheduled network focused on Mediterranean leisure routes, mostly operated by Corendon Dutch Airlines and TUI fly to destinations like Antalya, Gran Canaria and Malaga. General aviation and flight training make up a large share of movements.

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Airlines flying from Groningen (GRQ)

Major carriers: Corendon Dutch Airlines, TUI fly, Transavia. Low-cost carriers: Corendon Dutch Airlines, TUI fly.

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Frequently asked questions

What airlines fly from Groningen Airport Eelde?
GRQ has a thin scheduled network focused on holiday traffic. Corendon Dutch Airlines and TUI fly handle the bulk of departures, with seasonal Transavia services on certain routes. The airport is best suited to Mediterranean leisure trips rather than business or long-haul connections, which generally route via Schiphol instead.
What is the IATA code for Groningen?
Groningen Airport Eelde uses the IATA code GRQ. The airport is small enough that it has only one code and no metro grouping. Flightmussy lets you search GRQ directly and then compare against AMS or Bremen if a wider net would unlock cheaper or more direct options.
Are there direct flights from GRQ to the Canary Islands?
Yes, seasonally. Corendon and TUI fly typically operate direct services to Gran Canaria, Tenerife South and sometimes Lanzarote during the winter sun season. Frequencies are limited compared to Schiphol, so Flightmussy's heatmap is useful for spotting the few weeks where direct GRQ fares undercut routing via AMS.
Is it worth flying from Groningen instead of Amsterdam?
GRQ saves a long drive south for travelers in the northern Netherlands, but its schedule is much thinner than Schiphol's. Flightmussy compares both origins side by side, so you can see whether the convenience of Eelde outweighs the wider route choice and lower base fares often available out of AMS.

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