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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Salzburg. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 10,241.
The cheapest month to fly to Salzburg is usually February.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Salzburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Salzburg Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Salzburg is R 10,241. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Salzburg Airport is Monday, 2 February 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Salzburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Salzburg.

Flying to Salzburg

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,977
Cheapest month to flyOctober

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How to find cheap flights to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)

  • At the moment, R 5,977 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to SZG for R 10,241.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to SZG changes.

  • Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to Salzburg, where W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines generally offer some great early bird deals.

  • Broaden your search for cheap flights to Salzburg by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to compare fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.

  • If there's no rush to get to Salzburg, consider making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Salzburg

  • You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Salzburg in May.

  • To find the cheapest month for flights to SZG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • If you'd love to experience Salzburg at its liveliest, book your flights to SZG for August. Taking a trip during peak seasons often means more to see and do than at other times of the year.

  • The quietest time of the year to go is November. Book your plane tickets to Salzburg then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.

  • The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Salzburg is warmest in July, with averages of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -10ºC (14ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF).

  • November gives you the best chance of sunshine. With eight days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Salzburg.

  • The wettest time of year is May. Go then and you'll likely get around 14 days of rainfall.

Travelling to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG): What you need to know

  • Offering direct flights to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport, these popular airlines make travelling to Salzburg easy:

  • If you want to jet off with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your SZG plane ticket with Norwegian. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule.

  • The local timezone at SZG is UTC+1.

  • Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to SZG. Choose any of these stays close to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in SZG. Line up your ride with Dryyve, Mega Drive or Europcar and explore parts of Salzburg that you won't find in every travel brochure.

  • Flights out of W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport arrive as planned 66% of the time. This measure highlights the airport's performance when it comes to punctuality.

  • W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport is located in Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.

Getting to central Salzburg from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)

Salzburg highlights

  • Put these major attractions at the top of your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Salzburg:

    • Salzburg Old Town: Around 0.16 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.

    • Mirabelle Gardens: Take some time out here while exploring Salzburg. This park is roughly 0.64 kilometres north of the centre.

    • Selzburg: Take on this landmark next. About 2 kilometres north-east of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Salzburg experience.

How to get to Wels from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG)

  • Starting your trip in Wels? From SZG, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there. The city is about 113 kilometres from the airport.

  • Public transport will get you to Wels in 1 hour 35 minutes or so.

Travelling from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Wörgl

  • Located about 80 kilometres away, Wörgl is another city that you can easily reach from W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport. It'll take you around 2 hours 5 minutes to make the journey on public transport from SZG.

  • Making the trip by car takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.

Explore more of Austria

  • Up for more exploring? Vienna will keep things interesting on your trip through Austria. It's around 257 kilometres east of Salzburg and features Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral. The main airport for this city is Vienna International Airport (VIE).

  • Graz could easily become your new favourite place in Austria. You'll find it roughly 193 kilometres south-east of Salzburg. Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs stand out as key sights. The main airport serving this city is Graz Airport (GRZ).

  • Roughly 113 kilometres north-east of Salzburg, Linz is worth working into your travels. Top reasons to go include Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz). Linz Airport (LNZ) is the easiest way to arrive here.

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