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SZG Salzburg Airport

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Salzburg Airport (SZG) serves Salzburg, about 3 km west of Salzburg. 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.

IATASZG
ICAOLOWS
ServesSalzburg
From centre3 km
Non-stop19
Airlines12
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Elevation430 m

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The airport in numbers

Salzburg Airport — facts & history

We pulled Salzburg Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.8M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 1.9M in 2007.

Passengers / year
1.8M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
1.9M
in 2007
Elevation
430 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1990–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Salzburg Airport to Salzburg

The airport is about 3 km west of Salzburg, 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 SZG 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.)
Zell am See55 km76 min€97–€154
Hallstatt55 km77 min€97–€154
Linz111 km117 min€192–€305
Innsbruck134 km141 min€231–€367
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Salzburg 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 Salzburg ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Salzburg Airport

Non-stop flights to about 19 destinations, operated by 12 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Berlin · Niki · Austrian Airlines · Finnair · Lufthansa · Turkish Airlines · easyJet · Intersky · SunExpress · Germanwings

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg Airport to the centre of Salzburg?
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 west of Salzburg, about 10 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Salzburg Airport to Salzburg?
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 Salzburg Airport?
Metered taxi. Uber and Bolt are legal in Vienna and usually cheaper than a taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Salzburg Airport to Salzburg?
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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg Airport?
About 19 destinations, including Vienna, Calvi, Berlin, Gran Canaria. 12 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Salzburg 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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