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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Graz Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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GRZ Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Graz Airport.
What to Expect
Graz Airport (code: GRZ) is a small, modern, single-terminal international airport. GRZ provides travellers with a limited variety of shopping and dining options. None are open 24 hours, so plan accordingly if you are spending the night. To help pass your time, the airport features an art gallery and free WiFi! For economy-class passengers seeking additional comfort, there is the option to pay to enter the airport’s first-class lounge.
Sleeping in Graz Airport
If you plan on spending the night at the airport, armrest-free benches are available in the terminal. A sleeping mask and earplugs will help block out the airport’s bright lights and frequent announcements, which continue throughout the night. For an uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See locations in the Airport Hotels section below.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
Graz Airport terminal opening hours vary depending on the flight schedule. According to the Google popular times section, the airport is open from 5:00 AM – 11:30 PM. The terminal generally opens around 2 hours before the first departure and closes after the last arrival of the day. It is not open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in Graz Airport sounds like a nightmare, there are a few hotels within walking distance:
- Amedia Airport Graz – Approximately 300 metres from the terminal. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Gastehaus Feldkirchen – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Kiwano Hotel & Restaurant – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Graz Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.
- VIP Lounge – Location: Airside, 1st Floor. Obtain an access QR/invitation at the Information Desk (landside) near Check-in Counter 1. Hours: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (€30 at the airport Information Desk) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs • Airline invitation when offered by participating carriers.
Drinking Water
Free drinking water fountains are available in the terminal. Travellers may refill reusable water bottles after security screening.
Food & Drinks
Food outlets operate according to the daily flight schedule and typically open before the first departure and close after the last flight. There are no 24-hour dining options. Current options include: Restaurant Globetrotter • Kitchen by Fräulein Fröhlic • Sorger-BOX • Marktcafé.
Vending machines are available for snacks and drinks outside standard restaurant hours.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Temporary luggage storage is available through the Information Desk. Rate: €3 per bag per day (subject to change).
Mobile Charging
Power outlets are available in seating areas throughout the terminal. Travellers may need to search for available sockets during busy periods. Bringing a portable charger is recommended.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Unlimited free WiFi is available at Graz Airport. Connect to the “Freewave” network.
Public internet terminals are available in the Departures Hall (Schengen and non-Schengen areas). Additional terminals are located inside the VIP Lounge.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Airport Tours – Behind-the-scenes group tours are available for up to 25 people. Tours must be booked at least 14 days in advance. Rate: €78 per group.
Art in the Airport – The “Galerie am Flughafen” hosts rotating art exhibitions and cultural events. Location: New Departure Hall, 1st Floor.
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available in both Arrivals and Departures areas. Fees may apply, so check with your bank regarding international withdrawal charges and limits before travelling.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby-changing facilities are available in multiple restrooms throughout the terminal.
Baggage Carts – Luggage carts are available. Rate: €1 coin (refundable deposit).
Banking Services – A Sparkasse bank branch offers basic banking services during limited daytime hours on weekdays.
Children’s Play Areas – A small “Kiddie Air” play area is available in the Departure Hall. In the Arrivals Hall, children can use interactive iPads at “Joanneum Research.” An outdoor playground is also located outside the terminal building.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services may be available through the on-site bank during its operating hours.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available for eligible passengers according to the flight schedule. A SPAR supermarket is located in Arrivals, offering groceries, snacks, takeaway meals, and basic travel items. Opening hours vary by day, with extended hours on Sundays and public holidays.
Information Desk – Staff can assist with general enquiries. A small selection of travel essentials (such as luggage straps and neck cushions) is also available for purchase. Location: Departure Hall. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
Observation Deck – An observation deck is located landside on the 1st Floor, offering views of the runway and apron. A seasonal restaurant operates here during the summer months.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smoking is not permitted inside the terminal. Designated smoking areas are located outside the building. A smoking lounge is also available within the Sorger-BOX area.
Travel Agencies – Two travel agencies operate in the main terminal: Last Minute & Co. and Business Travel Unlimited. They can assist with bookings and travel arrangements during business hours.
Bus
Graz Airport provides convenient connections to Graz main station / Jakominiplatz, where you can connect to further travel if necessary. The bus stop is outside the Arrivals area. At the time of this update, adult bus fare is 2,50€ (one way). For timetables and additional fare information, visit the Graz Airport website.
Car Rentals
Car rental services are available on the ground floor of the parking deck, connected to the passenger terminal by a covered walkway. Onsite car rental agencies include Alamo/Enterprise/National • Avis/Budget • E-car rent • Europcar • Hertz • Megadrive • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttles
SMS Flughafentransfer offers 24-hour door-to-door shared or private ride service between the airport and your location of choice within Graz. For shared-ride service, a wait of up to 90 minutes may be possible in order to get other passengers on the same departure. No wait is required for private individual transfers. Rides can be booked via a 24-hour phone line, online or at the customer service desk in the airport.
Thermenland Steiermark shuttles run between the airport and six thermal resorts in the region from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Service must be booked through your hotel at least four days before your arrival. The fare is € 38 per person, one way.
Taxis
Taxis are available outside of the Arrivals area during airport hours of operation. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.
Train
Flughafen Graz-Feldkirchen railway station is a 10-minute walk from the airport. It is on the Spielfeld-Strass line, with hourly service to and from Graz Central Railway station from 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM. The total one-way trip time to/from Graz Central Railway Station is about 12 minutes. For timetables and fares, visit the ÖBB website.
Last updated: 2026-02-24
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