Which airport should I fly into for Szombathely?

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

How far is the airport from Szombathely?

The nearest is about 45 mi (73 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 Szombathely?

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 Szombathely

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

The nearest airport to Szombathely, HU is Sarmellek International Airport (SOB), about 45 mi (73 km) away — roughly 1 hr 21 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
SOB	Sarmellek International AirportSarmellek, Hungary	45 mi / 73 km	1 hr 21 min	International
GRZ	Graz AirportGraz, Austria	58 mi / 93 km	1 hr 44 min	Regional
VIE	Vienna International AirportVienna, Austria	61 mi / 98 km	1 hr 49 min	International
QGY	Gyor-Per International AirportGyor, Hungary	62 mi / 100 km	1 hr 51 min	International
BTS	M. R. Stefanik AirportBratislava, Slovakia	70 mi / 113 km	2 hr 6 min	Regional
ZAG	Zagreb AirportZagreb, Croatia	106 mi / 171 km	2 hr 28 min	Regional
PZY	Piestany AirportPiestany, Slovakia	111 mi / 179 km	2 hr 35 min	Regional
KLU	Klagenfurt AirportKlagenfurt am Worthersee, Austria	115 mi / 185 km	2 hr 40 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) is the most convenient at about 45 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

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 Szombathely. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with SOB.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near SOB 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 Szombathely is Sarmellek International Airport (SOB), about 45 mi (73 km) away — roughly 1 hr 21 min by road.