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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Salzburg 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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Salzburg airport has been the best amongst the airports I’ve slept in. -a traveller
SZG 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 Salzburg Airport.
What to Expect
Salzburg Airport (code: SZG) has two terminals: Terminal 1 is used year-round, and Terminal 2 is smaller but brand new, primarily handling seasonal winter flights. Amenities include several cafes, eateries, and a few shops, with most located landside. Free WiFi helps pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge.
Sleeping in Salzburg Airport
The airport closes nightly for a few hours. A reader recently (July 2023) asked the Information Desk about staying during the night and was advised that the “airport closes between 11 pm and 3:30 am, but if you show your ticket to the personnel, they’ll allow you to stay. If you leave the airport during those hours, you won’t be able to return until 3:30 am.” For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service, and several are within a short walking distance. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Salzburg Airport Guide.
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
The airport is open 24 hours, but terminal doors are locked between 11:00 PM and 3:30 AM. If you arrive during these hours, you will need to wait outside until the terminal reopens at 3:30 AM. Passengers already inside who exit (e.g., to smoke) will not be able to re-enter until reopening.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. 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 the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Salzburg Airport:
- Airporthotel Salzburg – Located approx. 500 m from the terminal, across car park area 3. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Salzburg, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge you can enter by paying at the door.
- Business Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour food or beverage options. Landside options operate during flight hours. Airside, the Marktcafé is open from approximately two hours before the first flight until 9:00 PM.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Location: Terminal 1, landside, towards Terminal 2.
Rates: €8 per item per 24 hours.
Mobile Charging
Limited power outlets are available. Availability may be scarce during busy periods.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available. Connect to the “Freewave” network.
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
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply; check with your bank before travelling. Location: Outside Terminal 1, between entrances B and C.
- Airport Tours – Behind-the-scenes tours are available. Tours are conducted in German and must be pre-booked through Besucherservice.
- Baby Care Facilities – Baby changing facilities are available landside and airside on the lower levels of Terminals 1 and 2.
- Children’s Play Area – Play areas are available in the Marktrestaurant (1st Floor) and in the Terminal 2 departure hall.
- Currency Exchange – Not available.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available, along with a kiosk selling newspapers and snacks.
- Information Desk – An information is available in the Arrivals Area. Hours: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM or 90 minutes before the first charter take-off.
- Luggage Wrapping – Available in Terminal 1, opposite the check-in counters.
- Medical Services – A medical centre is located in Terminal 1, 1st Floor, near Entrance A. Hours: 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
- Smoking – Permitted airside in a designated smoking area near Gate 9.
- Travel Agencies – Reisewelt Travel Agency is located landside.
- Visitor’s Terrace – Observation deck located landside in Terminal 1, 2nd Floor. Free access.
Bus
The airport is well-connected to the public transportation system. Whether you are looking for a bus to the city centre (Bus No 10) or the local train station (Bus No 2), Bavaria or Tyrol, there is probably an option for you. For more information, visit the Salzburg Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available onsite on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park: Alamo • Avis • Buchbinder • Enterprise • Europcar • Hertz • Megadrive • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttles
Several companies offer shared-ride door-to-door service between the airport and hotels, ski resorts or destinations beyond.
Taxi
Taxi stands are in front of the airport terminal and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (main railway station). The journey time between the airport and the railway station is approximately 15 – 20 minutes.
Last updated: 2026-03-25
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.