Salzburg Airport serves one of Austria's most beloved cities, the birthplace of Mozart and filming location of 'The Sound of Music', surrounded by spectacular Alpine landscape.
It is located just 4 km from Salzburg's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
How to get to Salzburg Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SZG
Parking near Salzburg Airport
Not far from the terminal is a compact parking area.
It is not staffed but video-monitored; official rates are among the highest for small Austrian airports given the city's tourism appeal, with a daily cap that may exceed €35-65 in the P1/P2 parking directly at the airport; by booking in advance through online comparison sites, partner parking with shuttle service drops to around €7 per day.
How to get to Salzburg from SZG
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Salzburg Airport
Major car rental companies have counters, useful both for the city and for the nearby Austrian Alps.
Bring your driving license, identity document, and credit card in the driver's name; in winter check whether the vehicle includes winter tyres. 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 Salzburg Airport
Wals-Siezenheim and the airport area
The Airporthotel Salzburg is about 100 metres from arrivals, less than a 2-minute walk; the Leonardo Hotel Salzburg Airport is about 2 km away, reachable in 2 minutes by car or a 15-minute walk along a safe route.
Best for: Departures before 7am and one-night layovers, when it's not worth heading towards the centre.
- You reach the airport on foot or in just a few minutes, without depending on buses or taxis
- The area is also connected to the trade fair district (Messe) and the McArthurGlen outlet, useful for business travelers
- Around here there are only terminals, car parks and fair pavilions: dinner means staying at the hotel
- For an evening in the centre, 15-20 minutes are still needed on bus line 2 or 10
Recommended hotels
- Airporthotel Salzburg - Hotel am Salzburg Airport The only hotel literally located inside the airport grounds, about 100 metres and a 2-minute walk from the arrivals hall; indoor pool and gym for those with hours to pass between two flights. View availability
- Leonardo Hotel Salzburg Airport In the Messe district of Wals-Siezenheim, 2 minutes by car or a 15-minute walk from the terminal along a safe pedestrian route; breakfast is the most mentioned point in reviews. View availability
Old town (Altstadt)
Bus 2 from the central station (Hauptbahnhof) every 10 minutes, 20 minutes to the airport; bus 10 from the old town every 10 minutes, about 15 minutes. By taxi 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.
Best for: Those with at least a day for the cathedral, Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg fortress.
- Cathedral, Residenzplatz and Mozart's birthplace just steps from the room
- Two direct bus lines to the airport, with no changes, running frequently every day
- The Altstadt's streets are pedestrian and often closed to traffic: taxis stop some distance from the most central hotels
- On summer weekends and during the Festival the area stays very touristy and noisy until late
Recommended hotels
- Radisson Blu Hotel Altstadt One of Salzburg's oldest inns, with origins dating back to 1377, with exposed beams and period furnishings; just steps from Residenzplatz and Mozartplatz. View availability
- Sheraton Grand Salzburg Overlooking the Mirabell Gardens and Palace, with a panoramic terrace on the seventh floor facing the Hohensalzburg fortress. View availability
- Altstadthotel Kasererbräu A historic building in one of the most characteristic districts of the Altstadt, with an entrance hall described by guidebooks as among the most distinctive in the city. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The airport features a compact terminal, suited to both tourist traffic and traffic linked to nearby ski resorts in winter months.
Given the compact layout, walking from check-in to the gate takes just a few minutes, even during periods of high traffic.
Map of Salzburg Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get to Salzburg's historic centre from the airport?
By bus line 2, which connects the airport to the centre in just a few minutes thanks to the short distance.
Q. Is Salzburg airport convenient for the Austrian Alps?
Yes, it's a good gateway both to the city and to nearby ski resorts, with seasonal charter flights in winter.
Q. Is there a direct train from Salzburg airport?
No, you need to reach Hauptbahnhof station by bus or taxi.
Q. Is Salzburg a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes, the historic centre of Salzburg is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
