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Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart (SZG)
Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart (SZG) is the main gateway to the city of Salzburg and the surrounding Salzburg and Salzkammergut region, including lakeside towns and Alpine ski resorts. Compare transfer options to Salzburg city centre, Zell am See, Bad Reichenhall, Berchtesgaden, and nearby mountain destinations.
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About Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart
Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart is the main international airport serving Salzburg and the surrounding Alpine region. Located about four kilometres from the historic city centre, it is Austria's second largest airport and an important gateway for scheduled flights to major European cities as well as charter connections to Mediterranean and Northern European holiday destinations.
The airport opened in 1926 as the Salzburg Municipal Airfield and has carried the name of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart since 1996. Passenger services operate through two terminals: Terminal 1 handles most scheduled traffic, while amadeus terminal 2 provides extra capacity mainly for winter charter flights and is also used for events at other times of the year.
Salzburg Airport offers convenient links to regional hubs including Frankfurt, Dubai, London and Istanbul, making it a practical arrival point for travellers continuing to the city, the Salzkammergut lakes and nearby ski resorts. Its compact layout keeps walking distances short and helps streamline check-in, security and baggage collection.
The airport is well connected to the city by trolleybus lines 2 and 10, which reach the centre in about 15 to 23 minutes, along with taxis, private transfers, car rental and regional buses to destinations in Salzburg province and nearby Bavaria.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Salzburg Airport operates passenger services through two terminals: Terminal 1 is the main terminal, while amadeus terminal 2 provides additional capacity mainly for winter charter flights and events.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart
Transfers
Book private transfers from Salzburg Airport to hotels, the historic city centre, business districts, ski resorts and other destinations across Salzburg and the surrounding region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, sightseeing or journeys around Salzburg and nearby Alpine areas.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Salzburg Airport for independent travel around Salzburg, the Salzkammergut lakes and onward journeys to nearby ski and mountain destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Salzburg Airport, hotels, event venues, ski resorts and other destinations in the region.
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