Austria is nestled amid the Alps. It has several gorgeous cities and sites for tourists to explore. This makes it necessary for Austria to have accessible air routes to accommodate tourists. Several airports in Austria connect to the rest of the world and provide excellent facilities to its passengers.

Read along to learn about the airports and all the facilities they provide in Austria.

Here is the list of the major airports in Austria, along with all the information about them.

Note: The services and other factors keep changing frequently. So, please verify all information before planning your trip.

1. Vinenna International Airport (VIE), Schwechat

Also known as Flughafen Wien-Schwechat, it is the most crucial airport in Austria and among the busiest airports in Europe. It was launched originally as a military airport in 1938, located 20 km from the city centre.

Some major airlines that fly through Vienna International Airport include British Airways, EasyJet, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, etc. A new terminal was constructed here in 2012.

• Location: 4H96+X8 Schwechat, Austria
• ICAO Code: LOWW
• IATA Code: VIE
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • Terminal 1 mainly handles the flights from some Oneworld and SkyTeam airlines.
  • Terminal 1A deals with flights from some low-cost carriers and leisure airlines.
  • Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 are used to handle domestic and international flights.
• Services  & Amenities Available:
  • Lounge facilities
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping outlets
  • Prayer rooms
  • Currency exchange centre
  • ATMs

2. Salzburg Airport (SZG), Salzburg

Also known as Mozart Airport, Salzburg is Austria's second-largest airport and mainly serves the city of Salzburg. It is only 4 km from the city centre. This airport has been operational since 1910 and has undergone various expansions. It uses airlines like Eurowings, Jet2.com, TUI Airways, and others to offer flights.

• Location: Innsbrucker Bundesstraße 95, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
• ICAO Code: LOWS
• IATA Code: SZG
• Category: International
• Operator: Salzburger Flughafen GmbH
• Number of Terminals:
  • Terminal 1 consists of check-in desks, service counters and several retail outlets and handles both international and domestic flights.
  • Terminal 2, a comparatively smaller terminal, consists of additional check-in counters and four boarding gates.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lounge facilities
  • Duty-free shopping outlets
  • Medical assistance
  • Play area and changing room for children
  • ATMs
  • Currency exchange centres

3. Innsbruck International Airport (INN), Innsbruck

Innsbruck Airport, the largest airport in the state of Tyrol, is approximately 4 km from the main city. Launched in 1925, this airport accommodates the head offices of Air Alps. It uses airlines like Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Eurowings, TUI Airways and others to offer flights to passengers.

• Location: Fürstenweg 180, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
• ICAO Code: LOWI
• IATA Code: INN
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals: There is a single terminal present at Innsbruck Airport.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Airport lounge facility
  • Food and beverage outlets
  • Shopping outlets
  • Prayer rooms
  • Banking facilities
  • Medical facilities
  • ATMs

4. Graz Airport (GRZ), Styria

Graz Airport primarily serves the southern part of Austria, launched in 1913. It is about 9.3 km from the city centre. Airlines like Eurowings, European Air Charter, Corendon Airlines, and others are used to provide passengers with flights.

• Location: Abtissendorf, Feldkirchen and Thalerhof, Kalsdorf, Styria, Austria
• ICAO Code: LOWG
• IATA Code: GRZ
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals: Graz airport has a single terminal consisting of an arrival and departure hall on the left and right side, respectively.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • VIP lounge facility
  • Restaurants
  • Conference rooms
  • Food and beverage outlets
  • Duty-free shopping outlets
  • Emergency passport service
  • ATMs
  • Banking facilities

5. Linz Airport (LNZ), Hörsching

Also known as Blue Danube Airport is a minor airport located in the city of Hörsching, about 9.3 km from the city centre. Launched in 1909, this airport has undergone renovations, extending its area and runway size. Airlines like Avanti Air, European Air Charter, Corendon Airlines, and others are used for offering the flights.

• Location: Flughafenstraße 1, 4063 Hörsching, Austria
• ICAO Code: LOWL
• IATA Code: LNZ
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals: There is a single terminal present at Linz Airport. The check-in desks and arrival halls are on the ground floor, while the boarding gates are on the first floor.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • VIP lounge facilities
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping outlets
  • ATMs
  • Baby changing facilities

6. Klagenfurt Airport (KLU), Klagenfurt

Klagenfurt Airport was primarily started as a military airport in 1905 and was later turned into a public airport. It is only 4 km from the city centre. A recent expansion led to the development of a new regional airline, Liliair, in this airport. It offers flights through airlines like Avanti Air, Austrian Airlines and Ryanair.

• Location: Flughafenstraße 60-64, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
• ICAO Code: LOWK
• IATA Code: KLU
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals: Klagenfurt Airport consists of a single terminal.
• Services Available:
  • VIP lounge services
  • Food and beverage counters
  • Airport  café
  • Souvenir shopping outlets