Klagenfurt Airport serves Austrian Carinthia, a region renowned for its alpine swimming lakes, particularly Lake Wörthersee, a very popular summer destination among Austrians themselves.
It is located just a few kilometers from the city center of Klagenfurt.
How to get to Klagenfurt Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KLU
Parking near Klagenfurt Airport
Not far from the terminal is a modestly-sized parking area.
It is not staffed but video-monitored; approximately €1.60 for the first hour (30 minutes free) up to a daily cap of about €21.
How to get to Klagenfurt from KLU
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Klagenfurt Airport
Only a few car rental operators are present in the arrivals area.
Bring your driving license, identity document, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit. 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 Klagenfurt Airport
Old town, Neuer Platz
Bus line 42 to Heiligengeistplatz, 20-30 minutes with several intermediate stops; by taxi about 10 minutes.
Best for: Those who want Klagenfurt's pedestrian centre, with the cathedral and the Lindwurm statue just steps away.
- The old town is compact: from here you can reach almost anywhere in the city on foot
- The taxi from the airport is one of the fastest among Austrian regional airports, about 10 minutes
- Bus 42 isn't very frequent: outside peak hours it's worth allowing extra time or using a taxi
- Out of season, in autumn and winter, evening life in the centre drops off sharply
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Palais Porcia A historic palace on Neuer Platz, right opposite the Lindwurm statue; family-run, breakfast served in the mirrored hall. View availability
- Hotel Sandwirth A neoclassical building 200 metres from the pedestrian zone and the Lindwurm statue, with a free wellness area and sauna for guests. View availability
- Skycity Hotel Atrigon A 6-minute walk from the central station, with a panoramic rooftop terrace; close to the Robert Musil museum. View availability
Lake Wörthersee
About 10-15 minutes by car or taxi from the airport, on the side of the city opposite the old town.
Best for: Summer stays focused on the lake and spa, at a slower pace than the city centre.
- 900 metres from Lake Wörthersee, with a 1,600 sqm wellness area including saunas and indoor and outdoor pools
- Quieter than the city centre, useful for those combining a flight with a few relaxing days
- Without a car, trips to the centre or the airport require a taxi
- Outside the bathing season, from October to April, the lake and surrounding area are much quieter
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The airport features a compact terminal, with traffic that increases noticeably in the summer months thanks to lake tourism.
Given the terminal's layout, internal movements require very little time.
Map of Klagenfurt Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Klagenfurt airport convenient for Lake Wörthersee?
Yes, it's the closest air gateway to one of Austria's most popular lake destinations.
Q. How do you get to the centre of Klagenfurt from the airport?
By bus line 42 or by taxi, both available outside the terminal.
Q. Does Klagenfurt airport have many flights?
The offer is limited compared with Austria's major airports, with traffic increasing in the summer season linked to lake tourism.
Q. Is there a direct train from Klagenfurt airport?
No, you need to reach Hauptbahnhof station by bus or taxi.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
