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FAQ about Salzburg Airport (SZG)
Salzburg Airport is about 3 km west-southwest of the city centre. Trolleybuses reach the centre in 20 to 25 minutes.
Terminal 2 is the smaller building and is used mainly during the winter charter season. Most flights use Terminal 1.
Salzburg is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthplace, and the airport's full name is Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart.
Trolleybus line 2 runs from the airport to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in about 25 minutes.
Airlines include Eurowings, Ryanair, British Airways and Turkish Airlines. Many leisure airlines add ski charters in winter.
Yes. Winter weekends are especially busy with ski charter flights, so allow extra time for check-in and security.
Yes. The airport is about 2 km from the German border, so it works well for trips to Berchtesgaden and southern Bavaria.
No, trolleybus 10 runs Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, use trolleybus 2 or a taxi.
Cheap Flights from Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart (SZG)
About Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart
Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart (IATA: SZG, ICAO: LOWS) serves Salzburg, the Austrian city famous as Mozart's birthplace. It is close to the German border and also serves travellers heading to Bavaria and the Alpine ski regions.
How far Salzburg Airport is from the city centre
The airport is about 3 km west-southwest of Salzburg's centre, so the city is close at hand. The German border is roughly 2 km away.
Salzburg Airport terminals and facilities
Terminal 1 is the main building, with check-in desks, gates, shops and cafés. Terminal 2 is smaller and is used mainly for the winter charter season, when ski holiday flights arrive in large numbers on weekends.
Airlines and routes at Salzburg Airport
Airlines serving Salzburg include Eurowings, Ryanair, British Airways and Turkish Airlines, with a mix of city links and holiday routes. In winter, many leisure airlines add ski charters from across Europe. Schedules shift a lot between summer and winter, so check the current timetable.
Getting from Salzburg Airport to the city
- Trolleybus 2: runs to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, the main railway station, in about 25 minutes.
- Trolleybus 10: heads towards the Old Town in about 20 minutes, Monday to Saturday.
- Taxi: the ride to the centre is short and taxis wait outside arrivals.
The bus stops are just outside Terminal 2, to the left of the arrivals exit.
Things to see in Salzburg
The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with baroque churches and squares. Hohensalzburg Fortress looks down over the city, and Mirabell Palace and Gardens are a short walk across the river. Mozart's Birthplace on Getreidegasse is a classic stop for music lovers.
Tips for Salzburg Airport
If you are travelling on a winter Saturday, expect crowds from ski charter flights and allow more time. Because the city is so close, you can often reach the airport by trolleybus in under half an hour, but check timetables on Sundays and holidays, when services run less often.
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