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Gateway to the Austrian Alps and Mozart's birthplace.
Opened
1926
Location
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart, named in honor of the city's most famous son, is Austria's second-busiest international airport. Situated approximately 4 kilometers west of Salzburg's historic city center, it serves as a key entry point for tourists visiting the UNESCO-listed old town, the Salzkammergut lake district, and surrounding Alpine ski resorts.
The airport handles a mix of scheduled and charter traffic, with passenger volumes typically surging during the winter ski season and summer cultural tourism period. It serves destinations across Europe and operates year-round, with capacity peaking around major holidays and the Salzburg Festival.
Despite its relatively compact size, the airport offers modern facilities and has undergone several expansion and renovation phases to accommodate growing demand. Its proximity to the city and ease of access make it a popular alternative to Munich and Vienna for travelers heading to the Salzburg region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building that handles both arrivals and departures across two levels.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Salzburg city center by bus line 10 (Obus), with taxi and rental car services also readily available; the journey takes approximately 20 minutes.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Salzburg include Ryanair, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and various charter operators serving the ski season market.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is officially named Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart, honoring the composer born in the city in 1756.
- ›Winter charter traffic accounts for a significant share of annual passengers due to proximity to Alpine ski resorts.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 430 meters (1,411 feet) above sea level.
- ›It has a single runway, runway 15/33, measuring approximately 2,750 meters in length.
- ›The airport handled around 1.5–2 million passengers annually in pre-pandemic years.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
