Salzburg Airport
Salzburg Airport, also called the Mozart Airport, is an international entry point to get to the city. The airport is well connected to major cities across Europe. Since the airport is on the outskirts of the city, the distance is around 6.5 km to the city centre. You can get the city buses No. 2 and No. 10, which go to the city centre.
Airport Hours
Salzburg Airport offers round-the-clock arrivals and departures from all over the world.
Terminal Information
Salzburg Airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 is the main building, whereas Terminal 2 is much smaller. The airport has parking facilities that allow passengers to park for longer periods of time at a reasonable price. Several dining options are available at the airport, including shopping centres and lounges to rest before your flight.
Airport Facilities
Wi-Fi
Fast-track access for boarding
Business lounges
Mobile SIM card shops
Travel agency
Luggage storage
Restaurants and cafeterias
Smoking rooms
Shops
ATMs and money exchange
Children’s play area
Help desk
Medical services
Mobile charging stations
Things to do
The Salzburg Airport has many things to do in order to pass the time while waiting for your flight, such as:
- See flights take-off and land from the visitors' terrace at Terminal 1
- Dine at the many restaurants at the airport
- Shop at the duty-free and other stores
- If you are travelling with children, take your kids to the playrooms
- Relax in their business lounges before boarding the flight
- Use the lounge facilities like the shower
Visa and Immigration
Since Austria is a Schengen country, you will need a Schengen visa to visit Salzburg. Depending on the length of stay you applied for, tourists are permitted to stay for up to 90 days from the date of entry. The Schengen visa is a short stay visa issued to visit the Schengen countries. If your stay exceeds 90 days, you will need to apply for a long-stay visa. Make sure your passport is valid for a minimum of three months and that you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of your trip. Also, make sure that your application has correct information, free of errors, else it can cause your visa to be delayed.
Hotels near Salzburg Airport
If you plan to check-in at a hotel close to the airport, some of the hotels near Salzburg Airport are:
- Airporthotel
- Star Inn Hotel
- ibis
