Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Salzburg Airport (SZG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Salzburg Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Salzburg's timezone is UTC+1, making Salzburg one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Your BHX to SZG flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jet2 has direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Salzburg Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Salzburg — and maybe even more of Austria if you have time.
Jet2 is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for BHX to SZG flights is Jet2.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Salzburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BHX and SZG include:
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights that take off from Birmingham Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Salzburg Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to BHX:
Arriving at Salzburg Airport (SZG)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham Airport to Salzburg Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SZG:
Pick up a Salzburg Airport rental car and discover Salzburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dryyve, Mega Drive and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Salzburg Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to central Salzburg
From Salzburg Airport, Salzburg is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Salzburg Airport (SZG)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Salzburg Airport is November, while January is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Salzburg based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Salzburg is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham Airport to Salzburg Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHX to SZG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be discovered after you've seen Salzburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Salzburg, Graz is another favourite stop in Austria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.