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Salzburg Airport Transfers

Compare verified carriers from SZG to Salzburg city, the SalzburgerLand and Ski Amadé resorts, and cross-border runs into Bavaria. Fixed EUR pricing, no hidden fees.

IATA Code

SZG

Distance to city

3 km

Transfer time

10-20 min

Starting price

From EUR 40

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Terminals

3 km

West of the old town

1926

Opened

1.8M

Annual passengers

Salzburg Airport (Flughafen Salzburg W. A. Mozart, SZG) sits about 3km west of the old town - one of the closest major airports to its own city centre anywhere in the Alps. Small by European standards at around 1.8 million passengers a year, it is heavily seasonal: in winter it becomes one of the busiest ski-charter gateways in Austria for the SalzburgerLand and Ski Amadé resorts.

Terminal Pickup Information

Important details for your Salzburg Airport transfer pickup

Terminal 1 (main)

Year-round arrivals

Almost every flight into Salzburg uses Terminal 1, and it is small enough that you cannot really get lost. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall just past baggage reclaim, on the ground floor, holding a name board. Schengen and non-Schengen arrivals come out under one roof, so there is a single hall to head for. Walk through the exit doors and look for your name.

Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board

Terminal 2 (winter charters)

Opens for the winter peak

Winter charter building

A smaller building with extra check-in desks, a handful of gates, and a dedicated ski-equipment check-in

Routed ski charters

If your charter comes through Terminal 2, your driver knows to meet you there instead - flag your flight number so the carrier tracks which building you land in

Terminal 2 is staffed only for the winter charter peak

Flight Monitoring

Delayed or Early Arrivals

Your carrier monitors your flight for delays. Share your flight number when booking and your driver adjusts the pickup time automatically, including the wait through passport control and baggage reclaim.

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Popular Routes from Salzburg Airport

Compare verified carriers to the city, SalzburgerLand ski resorts, and lakes and day trips

City & Short Hops

Salzburg City Centre

SZG Airport → Salzburg

~3 km

10-20 min

From

EUR 40

Cross-border AT→DE

Berchtesgaden / Königssee

SZG Airport → Berchtesgaden (Germany)

~30 km

~40 min

From

EUR 90

Ski Resorts (SalzburgerLand, Pinzgau & Ski Amadé)

Flachau / Wagrain

SZG Airport → Flachau

~65 km

~50 min

From

EUR 130

Saalbach-Hinterglemm

SZG Airport → Saalbach-Hinterglemm

~75 km

~1h

From

EUR 140

Zell am See / Kaprun

SZG Airport → Zell am See

~85 km

~1h

From

EUR 150

Kitzbühel

SZG Airport → Kitzbühel

~80 km

~1h 10min

From

EUR 150

Bad Gastein

SZG Airport → Bad Gastein

~90 km

~1h 15min

From

EUR 160

Obertauern

SZG Airport → Obertauern

~90 km

~1h 15min

From

EUR 160

Schladming

SZG Airport → Schladming

~95 km

~1h 20min

From

EUR 170

Lakes & Day Trips

Hallstatt

SZG Airport → Hallstatt

~75 km

~1h 15min

From

EUR 150

Cross-border AT→DE

Munich

SZG Airport → Munich (Germany)

~145 km

~1h 45min

From

EUR 260

About Salzburg Airport

Key information for travellers transiting through SZG

Salzburg Airport (Flughafen Salzburg W. A. Mozart, IATA: SZG) sits about 3km west of the old town, close enough that you can see the fortress from the apron on a clear day. It is one of the closest major airports to its own city centre anywhere in the Alps.

By European standards it is small - around 1.8 million passengers a year - but it is heavily seasonal, and in winter it becomes one of the busiest ski-charter airports in Austria. Eurowings bases aircraft here, Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways and Air France fly scheduled routes, and from December the schedule fills with weekend charters from across Northern Europe. In summer the timetable thins to city-break and leisure routes.

The airport works from two buildings. Terminal 1 is the main hall and handles the great majority of flights all year, with Schengen and non-Schengen arrivals sharing one compact space. Terminal 2 is a smaller building that opens for the winter peak, adding check-in desks, extra gates and a dedicated ski-equipment check-in to soak up the Saturday charter rush.

What makes Salzburg the natural gateway is where it points. The Pinzgau and Ski Amadé resorts - Zell am See, Kaprun, Saalbach, Flachau, Bad Gastein, Obertauern, Schladming - all sit within about an hour to an hour and a quarter on the A10 Tauern motorway, and Kitzbühel is just over the Tyrol border in the same range. If you are weighing which airport to fly into, our guide to getting to Austria's best ski resorts covers how the SalzburgerLand and Tyrol resorts connect from each Alpine gateway.

The German border is barely 5km away, too. A short run drops you at Berchtesgaden and the Königssee, and Munich is under two hours by road - a few transfers from here cross briefly into Germany, which the carriers are licensed to handle.

Airport Facts

IATA CodeSZG

ICAO CodeLOWS

Official nameW. A. Mozart

City distance~3 km

Annual passengers~1.8 million

Terminals2

Opened1926

Transfer currencyEUR

How Much Does a Salzburg Airport Transfer Cost?

Indicative starting prices from SZG per vehicle, one way, for a standard car

Destination	Distance	Journey Time	Starting From
Salzburg City Centre	3km	10-20 min	from EUR 40
Berchtesgaden / Königssee (DE)	30km	~40 min	from EUR 90
Flachau / Wagrain	65km	~50 min	from EUR 130
Saalbach-Hinterglemm	75km	~1h	from EUR 140
Hallstatt	75km	~1h 15min	from EUR 150
Kitzbühel	80km	~1h 10min	from EUR 150
Zell am See / Kaprun	85km	~1h	from EUR 150
Bad Gastein	90km	~1h 15min	from EUR 160
Obertauern	90km	~1h 15min	from EUR 160
Schladming	95km	~1h 20min	from EUR 170
Munich (DE)	145km	~1h 45min	from EUR 260

Prices are per vehicle, one way, and vary by date and demand - winter Saturdays run higher than a quiet summer weekday. You see the confirmed total before you book.

Transport Options Compared

Not sure if a private transfer is right for you? Here is how it stacks up against the public links from the airport.

Option	Journey Time	Price	Door-to-door	Best for
Private transfer	10-20 min to city; ~1h to resorts	from EUR 40 per vehicle	Yes	Groups, ski gear, resort runs, early or late flights
City bus (lines 2 and 10)	~20-25 min to centre / Hauptbahnhof	around EUR 3 per person	No	Solo travellers heading into the city, light luggage
Train + Postbus to resorts	2-4h with changes via Salzburg Hbf	varies	No	Budget travellers with flexible timing
Taxi rank	10-20 min to city	metered, ~EUR 15-25 to city	Yes (city only)	A quick unbooked city hop

For the short run into Salzburg, city buses 2 and 10 are cheap and frequent if you are travelling light and staying near the centre. The private transfer earns its place on the resort runs - the airport has no rail station of its own, so the public route means a bus into Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, a train, and a Postbus up the valley, two to four hours with your ski bags in tow. One vehicle door to door is a different trip.

Why Book Your Salzburg Airport Transfer with TransferBnB

Everything you need for a reliable SZG transfer in one place

SalzburgerLand ski resorts, direct

Carriers run straight to Zell am See, Saalbach, Flachau, Bad Gastein and the rest, so you go from baggage reclaim to the resort in one vehicle, without a train-and-Postbus relay from the city.

Flight-tracked pickups

Winter Saturdays pack a lot of charters into a short window. Your carrier monitors your flight and adjusts, so a delayed arrival does not leave your driver guessing or your group waiting.

Vehicle choice for ski groups

Compare offers side by side: standard car, estate, MPV, and minivan options with space for ski and board bags. Flag your equipment when booking.

Cross-border runs handled

Berchtesgaden, the Königssee and Munich sit just over the German border. Carriers here are licensed for the crossing, so a short hop into Bavaria needs no coordination from you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get picked up at Salzburg Airport?

Salzburg is a compact airport, so pickup is simple. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall of Terminal 1 just past baggage reclaim, holding a name board with your name on it. Terminal 1 handles almost all flights year round; the smaller Terminal 2 only opens for winter charter peaks, and drivers know to check it on busy Saturdays. Walk out through the exit doors, look for your board, and your driver takes your bags from there.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Your carrier monitors your flight. Share your flight number when booking and your driver adjusts the pickup time automatically, including the wait through passport control and baggage reclaim. No calls needed - useful on winter Saturdays, when back-to-back ski charters land within a short window and the arrivals hall fills quickly.

How long does it take to get from Salzburg Airport to the city centre?

The airport is about 3km west of the old town - a car reaches the centre in 10 to 20 minutes, a little longer in weekday rush hour.

What is the starting price for a transfer from Salzburg Airport?

A transfer into Salzburg city centre starts from around EUR 40 per vehicle, not per person - a couple or a family pays the same base fare. Ski-resort runs go by distance: Flachau from EUR 130, Zell am See and Kitzbühel from EUR 150, Bad Gastein and Obertauern from EUR 160.

Can I book a transfer to a ski resort from Salzburg Airport?

Yes - Salzburg is the main gateway for SalzburgerLand and the Ski Amadé region, and carriers run direct to Zell am See, Kaprun, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Flachau, Bad Gastein, Obertauern, Schladming and across into Tyrol for Kitzbühel. Most journeys are about an hour to an hour and a quarter. Ski and board carriage is usually fine - flag your equipment when booking so the carrier sends a vehicle with the right load space.

What is the cancellation policy?

Standard bookings can be cancelled free of charge more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. For peak date travel - the last Saturday of December, the first Saturday of January, and the first three Saturdays of February - the free cancellation window extends to 72 hours before pickup. Cancellations inside these windows carry a 100% fee. Full terms shown before you confirm your booking.

What our customers say

Thomas B. — London, UK

Driver was already outside arrivals when we landed in Geneva - he'd tracked the flight and knew we'd come through early. Three sets of skis loaded and we were on the road to Chamonix before most passengers had cleared customs.

Marta R. — Munich, Germany

Good experience. Chose from three offers for Munich Airport to Kitzbühel, picked the one with the best rating. Straightforward.

Olivier D. — Lyon, France

Four of us split the cost from Zurich Airport to St. Anton and came out cheaper than the shared shuttle per person - plus we went straight to the chalet door instead of stopping at every hotel in the valley. Hadn't expected it to work out that way but it did.

Sarah K. — Dublin, Ireland

Travelled with two small kids and a lot of luggage from Rome Fiumicino. I mentioned the stroller in the booking notes and the driver showed up with a large estate. No fuss.

Pieter V. — Amsterdam, Netherlands

Eight people, Geneva to Verbier, all ski gear. One minibus, one price, door to chalet. We paid less per person than the shuttle and didn't have to share with anyone else.

Anna-Lisa M. — Vienna, Austria

I book private transfers for work fairly regularly across different platforms. What TransferBnB does differently is that you get the driver's name, direct number, vehicle, and plate before you travel - not just a confirmation number. For business trips where timing matters, that's the part that actually counts.

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