Business Class Flights to Maastricht, Netherlands

Flights to Maastricht, Netherlands, arrive at Maastricht Aachen International Airport (MST). Located about five miles north of the city, the small airport serves about 100,000 passengers each year. Cheap flights to Maastricht are sometimes available on the low-cost airline Ryanair, which maintains a presence at the Maastricht Aachen International Airport. Direct flights to Maastricht Airport are available from the United Kingdom, France, Turkey, Ireland, Spain, and Greece.

Tourists who fly to Maastricht often come to the city to enjoy its lively café culture and to visit some of its more than 3,500 historic sites. Among the most popular sites are the remains of Maastricht’s medieval fortification wall, built in the 13th century; the historic Binnenstad pedestrian district, known for its shopping streets and cafes; and the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein public square, a pedestrian area located in the city center.

For tourists looking for a place to start in Maastricht, Vrijthof, which is a large public square, is a beautiful launching point that features many historical buildings and elements. Nearly 40 historical buildings sit around this public square, and it is the site of an annual Christmas market, street carnival, and other events throughout the year.

For art lovers, the Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht is a combination of culture, beauty, and history. Many of its artworks are older, capturing the spirit and beauty of different ages. Bonnefanten Museum also includes numerous contemporary artworks, as well as sculptures and medieval art.

Located in the Jekerkwartier district, which is worthy of a stroll in its own right, sits the Maastricht Natural History Museum. This museum is home to geological wonders, plant life, dinosaur bones, and other historical artifacts from Maastricht and the surrounding Limburg region. There is also a botanical garden that’s perfect for an outdoor stroll during the warmer months.

Not too far outside the city sits the caves of Mount Saint Peter. This network of underground caves dates back to the 13th century, when it was used for the digging and extraction of limestone. During the Second World War, the cave system found a new purpose — the storing of paintings and artifacts for safekeeping, as well as a storehouse for weapons and a shelter for civilians. Today, the cave system can be toured, and visitors can see the numerous cave paintings made by people over the years while they explore this system.

Maastricht also hosts several annual festivals that attract thousands of visitors each year. These include the European Fine Art Fair, the Amstel Gold bicycle race; and the Jazz Maastricht jazz festival.

Students from throughout the Netherlands and from other countries in Europe frequently fly to Maastricht to study at one of the city’s universities. These include the University of Maastricht, a public university with an enrollment of 23,000; the Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, a technical university; and the Maastricht Academy of Music, one of nine music universities in the Netherlands.

Notable people from Maastricht include classical violinist and conductor Andre Rieu; professional cyclist Ad Wijnands, known for winning two stages of the Tour de France; and medal-winning Olympic swimmer Pieter van den Hoogenband.