Flights to Groningen

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Airports near Groningen

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Groningen. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 41,114.
The cheapest month to fly to Groningen is usually July.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Groningen but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Groningen Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Groningen is R 41,114. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Groningen Airport is Sunday, 27 July 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Groningen is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Groningen.

Flying to Groningen

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 13,626
Cheapest month to flyJune

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How to find cheap flights to Eelde Airport (GRQ)

  • At the moment, R 13,592 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Eelde Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to GRQ for R 41,114.

  • Skip the endless refreshing and stay updated on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to GRQ drop, we'll keep you posted.

  • About six months before taking off is an excellent time to book tickets to Groningen, where Eelde Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for finding the lowest fares.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Groningen. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, along with different fares.

  • If you're not in a hurry to get to Groningen, think about taking an indirect route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Eelde Airport by booking a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Groningen

  • The cheapest month to board a flight to Groningen is typically May.

  • To find the month or even day with the cheapest flights to GRQ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, look for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares that are available.

  • If you want to experience Groningen at its busiest, book your flights to GRQ for August. Holidaying during high seasons usually means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.

  • Travel in April if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Groningen are often cheaper.

  • With averages of between 12ºC and 25ºC, August is when Groningen is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.

  • Ranging from -3ºC to 7ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.

Flying to Eelde Airport (GRQ): what you need to know

Getting to central Groningen from Eelde Airport (GRQ)

Groningen highlights

Martini tower

  • Not sure what to do first after your flight to Eelde Airport? Martini tower is the ideal introduction to this city. You'll find it around 0.16 kilometres east of the centre.

Prinsentuin

  • Always wanted to visit Prinsentuin? Time to see it firsthand. It's roughly 0.16 kilometres north-east of central Groningen.

Stadsschouwburg Groningen

  • From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 0.32 kilometres north-east. It's also a great addition to any Groningen adventure.

Complete your trip with a Groningen car hire

  • Choose one of our car rentals in Groningen and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one place to get the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flight to Eelde Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.