Travelling from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Salzburg Airport (SZG): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Salzburg Airport.
Salzburg's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Vienna.
Leave plenty of time to catch your VIE to SZG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Salzburg (and then discovering more of Austria!) is a snap with Flynas. This popular airline offers direct flights from Vienna Airport to Salzburg Airport.
Flynas is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
Vienna Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from VIE reach their destination on time.
Vienna Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near VIE. Whether you have an early flight from Vienna Airport to Salzburg Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Salzburg Airport (SZG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vienna Airport to Salzburg Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SZG instead:
Pick up a Salzburg Airport rental car and discover Salzburg and beyond with your own wheels. Dryyve, Mega Drive and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Salzburg Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to central Salzburg
Salzburg Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Salzburg. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
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 Vienna Airport to Salzburg Airport is November, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Salzburg based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Salzburg is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Vienna Airport to Salzburg Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VIE to SZG in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Salzburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Graz is another favourite destination in Austria and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Salzburg. No journey is complete without experiencing Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.