Flight disruptions at Salzburg Airport: Passenger updates about flight delays and flight cancellations

Minimum Connection Time in Salzburg Airport

It's important to be aware of the Minimum Connection Time (MCT) in an airport when the route has a connecting flight. It is a good idea to be aware of this before booking any flight. The MCT is also a determining factor when a traveller needs to claim compensation for a missed connection. Below you can see the MCT in Salzburg Airport for connecting flights.

• Between domestic flights: 30 min.
• Between domestic and international flights: 30 min.
• Between international flights: 30 min.

Salzburg Airport terminals

Airport terminals are the sections or separate buildings which allow air passengers to move between ground transportation and the facilities for boarding and disembarking from an aircraft. It's essential to check which terminal you are departing from or transferring through, because terminals in bigger airports can be far from each other and travellers require additional time to get to the correct one. In Salzburg Airport there are 2 Terminals.

Terminal 1 – main terminal with 26 check-in desks

Terminal 2 – smaller terminal with 9 additional check-in desks

Salzburg Airport transport

When it is the first time visiting a destination, it may be challenging to know the most comfortable way to reach the city centre. Public transportation is not always available right at the airport and taxis can be pricey. Our suggestion is to check all transport possibilities before the flight to make sure you choose the best option for your trip.

Salzburg Airport buses

• Line 2
  Direction: Salzburg Main Station
  Travel time (approx.): 23 min.
• Line 10
  Direction: Salzburg
  Travel time (approx.): 15 min.

Salzburg Airport taxi

• Pick up point: outside the Terminals
  Travel time (approx.): 15 min. to the city centre
  Approximate price: 15 EUR

Where to relax in Salzburg Airport

You may have a lengthy wait between flights, for example, an overnight layover or a flight delay until the next day. In such instances, it is essential to be familiar with the places in the airport where you can have a nice break or spend time before your flight.

Salzburg Airport lounges

Lounges are amenities in the airport which provide travellers with services, such as food, drinks, relaxation spaces, free WIFI and showers, so that passengers can wait in comfort.

• Business Lounge
  Location: Terminal 1
  Opening hours: Mon: 05:00 AM - 08:00 PM, Tue-Sun: 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Salzburg Airport hotels

If your next flight leaves the next morning, or the lounges are not suitable, the next alternative might be a hotel nearby. Several airports have hotels in the airport, while in others you might need to leave the airport vicinity to reach a nearby hotel. In the event you choose to stay overnight in a hotel between flights, we have selected some comfortable options for you.

• Star Inn Salzburg Airport Hotel
  Price: from 110 EUR per night
  Address: Franz-Brötzner-Straße 15, 5071 Wals, Austria
  Contact: +43 662 855 525
  
• Max 70 Hotel
  Price: from 65 EUR per night
  Address: Maxglaner Hauptstraße 70, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
  Contact: +43 662 827 6480
  
• Salzburg 4-Sterne Familie Hochbein Hotel
  Price: from 133 EUR per night
  Address: 4-Sterne Hotel Salzburg Familie Hochbein, Himmelreich 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
  Contact: +43 662 856 800
  

Salzburg Airport restaurants and cafes

The last thing you need during your trip is feeling hungry or thirsty. We have a variety of alternatives for your needs, whether you're looking for an early breakfast, a sit-down dinner during an extensive layover, or a snack to take on board with you.

• SalzBurger
  Description: burgers, pizza, sandwiches, drinks
  Location: Terminal 2
• Mark­t­café
  Description: bistro
  Location: Terminal 1, Departures
• Bak­ery & Cake Shop
  Description: bakery
  Location: Terminal 1, before security
• Markt Restau­rant
  Description: self-service restaurant
  Location: Terminal 1, Level 1

Salzburg Airport shops

If you leave your souvenir buying to the last minute, or you merely to kill some time to before your flight, it's worth visiting the airport shops. The guide below shows a selection of shops at the airport.

• Heinemann
  Description: Duty Free
  Location: after security
• Kiosk / News Corner
  Description: newspapers, magazines, drinks, snacks, and sweets
  Location: Terminal 1
• fahr(T)raum
  Description: Ferdinand Porsche showroom
  Location: Terminal 1

Salzburg Airport car rental

Some destinations are worth seeing by car, or it may be more appropriate for your trip to drive. This list of car hire companies will help you to choose the right alternative for your trip.

• Hertz
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 07:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat-Sun: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  Contact: +43 662 852 086
• Europcar
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours:
  Contact: +43 186 61650
• Avis
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM, daily
  Contact: +43 662 877 278
• Budget
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM, daily
  Contact: +43 662 855 038
• Sixt
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 07:30 AM - 09:00 PM, Sat-Sun: 08:00 AM - 08:30 PM
  Contact: +43 150 526 4004

Additional services in Salzburg Airport

• Play area
  Location: Terminal 1
• In­for­ma­tion desk
  Opening hours: 04:40 AM - 11:15 PM, daily

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