SZG
Salzburg Airport
Salzburg · AustriaICAO LOWS
Salzburg Airport (SZG) is an airport serving Salzburg, Austria, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 47° 47' 35.9" N, 13° 0' 15.5" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet (430 meters) above sea level. With 19 direct destinations served by 13 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Vienna (GMT+2).
Destinations
19
Airlines
13
Elevation ft
1,411/ 430m
Europe/Vienna
GMT+2
Loading map…
Airport Details
IATA Code
SZG
ICAO Code
LOWS
City
Salzburg
Country
Austria
Elevation
1,411 ft
Local Time
06:31 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:47.7933°
Longitude:13.0043°
Popular Routes from SZG
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIE | Vienna, Austria | 167 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 69 kg | View |
| ACE | Arrecife, Spain | 1,926 mi | 4h 19m | medium-haul | 483 kg | View |
| AYT | Antalya, Turkey | 1,176 mi | 2h 54m | medium-haul | 295 kg | View |
| CGN | Cologne, Germany | 339 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 139 kg | View |
| CLY | Calvi, France | 418 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 171 kg | View |
| DUS | Duesseldorf, Germany | 370 mi | 1h 12m | short-haul | 152 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 254 mi | 0h 59m | short-haul | 104 kg | View |
| HAM | Hamburg, Germany | 425 mi | 1h 18m | short-haul | 174 kg | View |
| HER | Heraklion, Greece | 1,063 mi | 2h 41m | medium-haul | 267 kg | View |
| LGW | London, United Kingdom | 637 mi | 1h 42m | short-haul | 261 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SZG
13 active airlines serving Salzburg Airport.
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Finnair
AYFinland
Germanwings
4UGermany
Intersky
3LAustria
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Niki
HGAustria
Ryanair
FRIreland
SunExpress
XQTurkey
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Salzburg Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linz Hörsching Airport | LNZ | Linz | Austria | 101 km |
| Munich Airport | MUC | Munich | Germany | 110 km |
| Innsbruck Airport | INN | Innsbruck | Austria | 138 km |
| Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | TRS | Ronchi De Legionari | Italy | 221 km |
| Klagenfurt Airport | KLU | Klagenfurt | Austria | 163 km |
| Karlovy Vary International Airport | KLV | Karlovy Vary | Czech Republic | 268 km |
| Augsburg Airport | AGB | Augsburg | Germany | 170 km |
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | VCE | Venice | Italy | 259 km |
Other Airports in Austria
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 47° 47' 35.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 13° 0' 15.5" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 47.793301
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 13.004300
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,411 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 430 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Salzburg Airport?
The IATA code for Salzburg Airport is SZG, and its ICAO code is LOWS. The airport is located in Salzburg, Austria.
How many destinations can you fly to from SZG?
There are 19 direct destinations available from Salzburg Airport (SZG) in Salzburg, Austria.
What airlines fly from SZG?
There are 13 airlines operating from SZG, including Air Berlin, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Germanwings, and more.
What timezone is Salzburg Airport in?
Salzburg Airport is in the Europe/Vienna timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Salzburg Airport?
Salzburg Airport sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet (430 meters) above sea level.
Dig deeper from SZG
Distance calculator →
Compute distance from SZG to any other airport, with CO₂ and flight time.
Airports in Austria →
Browse the full list of Austria airports and their hub rankings.
Airport directory →
Browse the 3,000-plus commercial airports worldwide.
Methodology & sources →
Vincenty on WGS-84, DEFRA 2024, Lee 2021 — every formula and primary source.
Airline alliances →
Star, oneworld, SkyTeam — the alliances that operate most international routes from major hubs.
World's busiest airports →
ACI World 2023 top ten by passenger traffic and where this airport sits in the global rank.
External References
Learn more about Salzburg Airport from these external sources.
Loading globe...
Distance calculator
From SZG → any destination
Or open the full calculator for 3D globe view and recent searches.