Cheap flights from Salzburg (SZG)

Mozart's airport, three kilometres from Salzburg old town

Salzburg Airport, named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, lies about 3 km west of the historic centre. It is Austria's second-largest airport by passengers and a major winter gateway for Salzburg-region ski resorts. Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Eurowings run year-round services, while easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and Jet2 add heavy Saturday traffic from the UK and Germany during ski season.

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Airlines flying from Salzburg (SZG)

Major carriers: Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, British Airways. Low-cost carriers: easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, Wizz Air.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Salzburg Airport from the city centre?
Salzburg Airport (SZG) is around 3 km west of the old town, one of the closest city airports in Europe. Bus lines 2 and 10 reach the main station in about 20 minutes, and taxis cost around 15-20 euros for the short ride. Many travellers walk to nearby hotels in under 30 minutes.
Which low-cost airlines fly to Salzburg?
easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and Wizz Air all operate to SZG, with the heaviest concentration during the December-April ski season. Saturday turnaround days dominate. Flightmussy compares these LCC fares alongside legacy carriers in one search, free and without signup.
When should I book flights to Salzburg for skiing?
For Christmas, New Year and February half-term weeks, book 3-5 months ahead since UK and German charter capacity sells out fast. Early December and late March stay much cheaper. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap shows the price cliffs around school holidays so you can pick a quieter week.
Are there direct flights from Salzburg to London?
Yes, mainly during ski season. easyJet flies Gatwick and sometimes Luton, British Airways serves Heathrow on weekends, and Ryanair links Stansted. Summer schedules thin out considerably. Flightmussy's heatmap shows exactly which weeks have direct service before you start dating your trip.

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