Which airport should I fly into for Linz?

For long-haul and international flights, Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the main gateway near Linz. The closest airport, Linz Airport (LNZ), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Linz?

The nearest is about 7 mi (11 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Linz?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Linz

The closest airports to Linz, Austria: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Linz, Austria is Linz Airport (LNZ), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Vienna International Airport (VIE).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
LNZ	Linz AirportLinz, Austria	7 mi / 11 km	23 min	Regional
SZG	Salzburg AirportSalzburg, Austria	69 mi / 111 km	2 hr 4 min	Regional
RBM	Straubing AirportStraubing, Germany	91 mi / 146 km	2 hr 7 min	Regional
GRZ	Graz AirportGraz, Austria	106 mi / 170 km	2 hr 27 min	Regional
VIE	Vienna International AirportVienna, Austria	106 mi / 171 km	2 hr 28 min	International
KLU	Klagenfurt AirportKlagenfurt am Worthersee, Austria	115 mi / 185 km	2 hr 40 min	Regional
MUC	Munich International AirportMunich, Germany	115 mi / 185 km	2 hr 40 min	International
BRQ	Brno-Turany AirportBrno, Czech Republic	124 mi / 200 km	2 hr 53 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Linz Airport (LNZ) is the most convenient at about 7 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Vienna International Airport (VIE) (106 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Linz. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with LNZ.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near LNZ saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Linz is Linz Airport (LNZ), about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road.