IAA TRANSPORTATION will take place from September 15 to September 20, 2026 at the exhibition grounds in the city of Hanover. On the Press Day (September 14, 2026), the exhibition grounds will be open to accredited members of the press.

During the event, opening hours for visitors are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. On Sunday, shortened hours apply: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

IAA Commercial Vehicles expanded its concept and rebranded as IAA TRANSPORTATION in 2022, establishing itself as the leading international platform for logistics, commercial vehicles, buses, and the transportation sector.

Under the new motto “WE DELIVER,” IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 represents the shared goal of advancing climate neutrality in logistics and transport through innovation, digitalization, and smart partnerships.

IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 provides space for ideas, inspiration, and dialogue on sustainable mobility, digitalization, energy, and infrastructure—demonstrating how the transformation toward sustainability can become reality through the intelligent and integrated use of innovative technologies across the entire supply chain.

IAA TRANSPORTATION will take place from September 15 to 20, 2026 at the exhibition grounds of Deutsche Messe AG in Hanover.

Press Day will take place on September 14, 2026.

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Luggage service and pre-check-in are available at Entrance West 1. The counters are open daily from September 14 to 20, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

The daily parking fee for a car is 16.00 EUR. You can find more details here.

According to the Terms of Use and House Rules, animals of any kind are not allowed on the exhibition grounds. Exceptions may be made for assistance dogs, such as guide dogs or service dogs, provided they wear a muzzle and valid documentation can be presented.

Some of the paid parking spaces outside the trade fair center Messe München are reserved as special parking spots for visitors with mobility impairments. These designated spots are located close to the open entrances of the trade fair and are clearly marked during trade fairs and exhibitions.

Please present your disability ID to the on-site parking staff so you can be directed to the appropriate area.

If you have any questions about the parking areas, please contact GfV directly. You can find their contact information here.

On the trade fair venue, please follow the signage or contact the supervisor.
You can find the site map for visitors with physical impairments here.

If a companion is registered in your disability ID, please send your request for a complimentary ticket by email to [email protected]. For this, we also require the transaction number on your invoice or the registration code on your ticket, as well as a copy of your disability ID.

Wheelchairs are available in limited numbers at the first aid station at Entrance NORTH 1 and from the fleet management office.
Fleet Management Contact: +49 511 89 33900
First Aid Station Contact: +49 511 89 30030

Accessible restrooms are available in every hall. You can find the site map for visitors with physical impairments here.

The following charging points for electric vehicles with alternating current (11 kW, Type 2 socket) are available in the parking areas at the trade fair center:

• Nord 4 (12 charging stations), West 34 (14 charging stations)
• West 44 (10 charging stations), South 32 (tbd)
• West 40/41 (10 charging stations)

High Power Charging:

• ARAL gas station on Messeschnellweg West (4 x 300 kW) and Hotel Kronsberg on Messeschnellweg (4 x 150 kW)

Near the trade fair center:

• Karlsruher Straße near McDonald’s (2 x CCS at 150 kW)
• Shell gas station (4 x CCS – total 360 kW)
• EDEKA on Kronsbergstraße (2 x Type 2 at 22 kW)

Directions sketch Electromobile Service Stations

You can withdraw cash using Eurocard, Mastercard, VISA, and EC card at the following locations:

• Entrance North 1
• Information Center (IC)
• Hall 13 (west side)
• Hall 21