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LUX Luxembourg-Findel International Airport

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Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) serves Esch-sur-Alzette, about 20 km northeast of Esch-sur-Alzette. 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.

IATALUX
ICAOELLX
ServesEsch-sur-Alzette
From centre22 km
Non-stop54
Airlines16
TimezoneEurope/Luxembourg
Elevation376 m

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The airport in numbers

Luxembourg-Findel International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Luxembourg-Findel International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 5.2M passengers in 2024.

Passengers / year
5.2M
as of 2024
Elevation
376 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1946–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport to Esch-sur-Alzette

The airport is about 20 km northeast of Esch-sur-Alzette, about 45 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~31 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~45 minmetered
Private transfer~45 minfixed upfront
Car rental~45 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From LUX 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.)
Echternach26 km36 min—
Vianden35 km49 min—
Clervaux50 km69 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

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 Luxemburg ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 54 destinations, operated by 16 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Luxair · Lufthansa · easyJet · Alitalia · TAP Portugal · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Swiss International Air Lines · Austrian Airlines · Scandinavian Airlines System · Turkish Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Luxembourg-Findel International 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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport

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

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Airports nearby

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport to the centre of Esch-sur-Alzette?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 20 km northeast of Esch-sur-Alzette, about 45 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport to Esch-sur-Alzette?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport?
About 54 destinations, including Lisbon, Milano, Barcelona, Saarbruecken. 16 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 Luxembourg-Findel International 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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Luxembourg-Findel International 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

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