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KLU Klagenfurt Airport

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Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) serves Klagenfurt, about 3 km northeast of Klagenfurt. 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.

IATAKLU
ICAOLOWK
ServesKlagenfurt
From centre3 km
Non-stop4
Airlines2
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Elevation449 m

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The airport in numbers

Klagenfurt Airport — facts & history

We pulled Klagenfurt Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 137,844 passengers in 2024, against a peak of 522,697 in 2005.

Passengers / year
137,844
as of 2024
Peak traffic
522,697
in 2005
Elevation
449 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1980–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Klagenfurt Airport to Klagenfurt

The airport is about 3 km northeast of Klagenfurt, about 10 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: €9–€14.

Tipping: Round up or ~5%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~10 min€9–€14
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KLU 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.)
Graz96 km101 min€167–€265
Hallstatt115 km121 min€199–€316
Zell am See139 km146 min€240–€381
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Klagenfurt Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€9–€14 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 Klagenfurt ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Klagenfurt Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Austrian Airlines · Germanwings

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Klagenfurt 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 Klagenfurt Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Klagenfurt Airport to the centre of Klagenfurt?
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 3 km northeast of Klagenfurt, about 10 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Klagenfurt Airport to Klagenfurt?
Roughly €9–€14 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Klagenfurt Airport?
Metered taxi. Uber and Bolt are legal in Vienna and usually cheaper than a taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Klagenfurt Airport to Klagenfurt?
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 Klagenfurt 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 Klagenfurt Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Vienna. 2 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 Klagenfurt 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 Klagenfurt Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Klagenfurt 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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