Luxembourg Airport, the only airport in the country, is located approximately 6 km from the center of the capital.
It is the access point to Luxembourg, home to important European Union institutions and a fortified historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
How to get to Luxembourg City-Findel International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to LUX
Parking near Luxembourg City-Findel International Airport
A multi-level parking structure is located adjacent to the terminal building.
Rates align with European hub standards and are among the highest in the region due to the country's prosperity.
How to get to Luxembourg City from LUX
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Luxembourg City-Findel International Airport
Major rental car companies operate dedicated desks near the arrivals area.
A driver's license, passport, and credit card are all you need for renting.
Hotels near Luxembourg City-Findel International Airport
At the airport in Findel
The ibis budget is on route de Trèves, just steps from the terminals; reaching the rest of the city takes 15-20 minutes by car or bus.
Best for: Short layovers and travelers who want the shortest possible transfer, even at the cost of staying far from downtown in the evening.
- No real transfer at all: you reach check-in on foot or in just a few minutes
- Some of the lowest rates in the area, useful for a one-night layover
- Just the airport perimeter and the Grand-Ducal golf course around: for dinner you stay at the hotel
- For an evening in the city you still need 15-20 minutes by bus or taxi, each way
Kirchberg - European district
Bus 16 from the airport in about 10 minutes; tram T1 also stops here before heading down to the center, with departures every 8 minutes.
Best for: Business trips to the EU institutions and travelers who want to stay just minutes from the airport without sleeping right next to the terminals.
- Just minutes' walk from the European Parliament, the Philharmonie and the Luxembourg Congress Center
- A direct, fast connection to the airport, without having to go through downtown
- A district designed for offices and institutions: few independent restaurants or street life in the evening
- The historic center and the Gare remain a tram or bus ride away, not a walk
Recommended hotels
- Novotel Luxembourg Kirchberg On rue du Fort Niedergruenewald, in the heart of the Plateau de Kirchberg, about 10 minutes from the airport and just steps from the Philharmonie and Luxexpo. View availability
- Sofitel Luxembourg Europe In the same block as the Novotel on rue du Fort Niedergruenewald, less than a 5-minute walk from the Philharmonie: the highest-end property in the European district. View availability
Gare and downtown
Tram T1 reaches Hamilius from the airport, in the heart of the upper city, in about 27 minutes; alternatively, direct buses to the Gare in 20-25 minutes.
Best for: Travelers who want the international train station just steps away and a bit more evening life than Kirchberg.
- A hub for buses, trams and trains to the rest of the country and to Trier and Metz, convenient for the return trip to the airport too
- More restaurants and shops open late than the institutional streets of Kirchberg
- The station district also hosts the legally regulated red-light area of rue de Strasbourg, a few blocks from the hotels
- For the direct tram to the airport you still need to reach Hamilius or a T1 stop
Recommended hotels
- Luxembourg Marriott Hotel Alfa At 16 Place de la Gare, right on the central station square: convenient for anyone arriving or departing by regional trains or buses. View availability
- Park Inn by Radisson Luxembourg City In the Gare district, just minutes' walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Natural History Museum: a mid-range option close to the station. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modern and compact, befitting the country's modest size.
For international flights, it's wise to allow 2–2.5 hours before departure.
Map of Luxembourg City-Findel International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it true that public transport in Luxembourg is free?
Yes, since 2020 second-class public transport (trains, buses, trams) has been completely free throughout the country, including the connection from the airport to the centre: no ticket is needed.
Q. How do you get to the centre from the airport?
By bus 16 or, since March 2025, directly by the tram extended to the airport: both free, with a journey time of about 25 minutes.
Q. Why does Luxembourg have an important cargo airport?
It's home to Cargolux, one of Europe's leading cargo carriers, which makes the airport a significant logistics hub as well as a passenger one.
Q. Do you need a ticket for the tram from the airport?
No, public transport is free, but it's still good practice to carry an ID document with you.
Flight board
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