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GRZ Graz Airport

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Graz Airport (GRZ) serves Graz, about 9 km south of Graz. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGRZ
ICAOLOWG
ServesGraz
From centre9 km
Non-stop11
Airlines6
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Elevation340 m

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The airport in numbers

Graz Airport — facts & history

We pulled Graz Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 831,095 passengers in 2025, against a peak of 1.0M in 2019.

Opened
1914
112 years ago
Passengers / year
831,095
as of 2025
Peak traffic
1.0M
in 2019
Elevation
340 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2005–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Graz Airport to Graz

The airport is about 9 km south of Graz, about 18 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Vienna: City Airport Train (CAT, 16 min) or the ordinary S7 train (much cheaper, ~25 min). Salzburg and Innsbruck are bus-served.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi. Uber and Bolt are legal in Vienna and usually cheaper than a taxi. Estimated fare to the centre: €18–€28.

Tipping: Round up or ~5%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~18 min€18–€28
Private transfer~18 minfixed upfront
Car rental~18 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From GRZ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Klagenfurt95 km100 min€165–€262
Hallstatt149 km157 min€257–€408
Vienna152 km160 min€262–€416
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Graz Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€18–€28 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Graz ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Graz Airport

Non-stop flights to about 11 destinations, operated by 6 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Austrian Airlines · Air Berlin · Niki · Lufthansa · Intersky · SunExpress

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Graz Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Graz Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Graz shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Graz Airport to the centre of Graz?
Vienna: City Airport Train (CAT, 16 min) or the ordinary S7 train (much cheaper, ~25 min). Salzburg and Innsbruck are bus-served. The airport is about 9 km south of Graz, about 18 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Graz Airport to Graz?
Roughly €18–€28 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Graz Airport?
Metered taxi. Uber and Bolt are legal in Vienna and usually cheaper than a taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Graz Airport to Graz?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Vienna: City Airport Train (CAT, 16 min) or the ordinary S7 train (much cheaper, ~25 min). Salzburg and Innsbruck are bus-served.
Can I get from Graz Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Vienna: City Airport Train (CAT, 16 min) or the ordinary S7 train (much cheaper, ~25 min). Salzburg and Innsbruck are bus-served. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Graz Airport?
About 11 destinations, including Duesseldorf, Heraklion, Antalya, Frankfurt. 6 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Graz Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Graz Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Graz Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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