Graz Airport serves Austria's second-largest city by population, known for its UNESCO World Heritage historic center and vibrant university atmosphere in the southeastern part of the country.
It is located approximately 10 km from the city center of Graz.
How to get to Graz Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to GRZ
Parking near Graz Airport
A modestly-sized parking area is available a short distance from the terminal.
It is not staffed but video-monitored; approximately €2/hour (first 10 minutes free) in the short-term area, with daily rates around €10; the long-term area, slightly further away, starts from around €6 per day.
How to get to Graz from GRZ
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Graz Airport
Some car rental companies have a counter in the arrivals area.
Bring your driving license, identity document, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit; check the fuel policy before returning the vehicle. Austrian citizens and nationals of other EU/EEA countries may drive with their national license alone; all others generally need an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well.
Hotels near Graz Airport
Historic centre and Hauptbahnhof
S-Bahn S5 from the Hauptbahnhof, about every 30 minutes, 12-minute journey, single ticket €3; bus 630 (about 20 minutes plus a change) for those arriving outside S5 hours.
Best for: Travelers who want the UNESCO old town and a direct train to the airport, with no changes.
- The S5 is a direct, fast link, without the traffic of the expressway to the airport
- The UNESCO World Heritage old town is reachable on foot from the Hauptbahnhof in a few minutes
- The S5 isn't very frequent: outside peak hours it's worth checking the connections in advance
- The area right by the Hauptbahnhof is less picturesque than the real old town
Recommended hotels
- NH Graz City Opened in 2018 on Karmeliterplatz, in the heart of the UNESCO old town, with views of the Schlossberg from the front-facing rooms. View availability
- Hotel Mercure Graz City 400 metres from the Schlossberg and its clock tower, on Lendplatz near a railway station; opera house, Kunsthaus and theatre a 15-minute walk away. View availability
- Radisson Hotel Graz Opened in 2024 on Annenstrasse, a 4-5 minute walk from the Hauptbahnhof where the S5 from the airport arrives; 232 rooms in Scandinavian style. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The airport features a compact terminal suited to regional traffic from south-eastern Austria.
Given the compact layout, walking from check-in to the gate takes just a few minutes, with security queues generally remaining manageable.
Map of Graz Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get to the centre of Graz from the airport?
By bus line 630 or by taxi, both convenient for the short trip into town.
Q. Is it worth flying from Graz for an intercontinental connection?
Rarely directly: most long-haul flights require a change in Vienna or another major European hub.
Q. Is there a direct train from Graz airport?
No, you need to reach Graz Hauptbahnhof station by bus or taxi.
Q. Is Graz a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes, the historic centre of Graz is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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