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About Graz Airport

Graz Airport (GRZ) is located in Styria, in the Graz-Umgebung district near Feldkirchen bei Graz, around 9 kilometres south of Graz city centre. Opened to civil air traffic in 1914, it is operated by Flughafen Graz Betriebs GmbH and serves as an important regional gateway for Styria, southern Austria and neighbouring business and tourism markets.

The airport operates a compact, efficient passenger terminal with areas for domestic flights, Schengen services and international flights. Designed for comfortable regional airport handling, it offers check-in desks, security control, baggage services, parking, car rental, retail and catering facilities, as well as cargo and general aviation infrastructure. Annual passenger traffic is typically below one million travellers, with demand rising noticeably in the summer holiday season and around charter leisure routes.

Airlines operating from Graz Airport include Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Swiss, Croatia Airlines, Pegasus and SunExpress, depending on the season and schedule. Key direct destinations include Vienna for domestic connections, as well as Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Hamburg, Istanbul, London and seasonal leisure routes such as Antalya, Palma de Mallorca, Rhodes, Heraklion and Hurghada. Demand is supported by business travel, regional outbound tourism and travellers comparing flight tickets for convenient access to European hubs and holiday destinations.

Graz Airport to Graz City Center Transport

From Graz Airport to Graz city center, travelers can choose between public bus connections, airport shuttle services, taxis, rental cars, and pre-booked private transfers.

Bus

Municipal and regional buses depart from the stop directly outside Graz Airport terminal. The most useful connection is usually bus line 630, which links the airport with Graz public transport and onward tram services into the city center. The average journey time to central Graz is about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on connections and traffic.

• Bus 630 from Graz Airport to Puntigam, then tram line 5 toward the city center
• Bus 630 toward Zentralfriedhof, with onward tram connections to central Graz

Airport Shuttle

Graz Airport is served by local airport shuttle options such as pre-arranged hotel or door-to-door shuttle services. Havas or Havabus services are not typical Graz Airport operators, so travelers should check local Graz shuttle providers before arrival. Average travel time to the city center is usually around 20 to 30 minutes.

• Graz Airport terminal pickup area
• Hotels in central Graz
• Graz Hauptbahnhof area
• Jakominiplatz and inner-city districts, depending on the provider

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 outside the arrivals area at Graz Airport. A taxi is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to reach Graz city center, especially with luggage or late-night arrivals. The average journey time is about 20 to 25 minutes.

Car Rental

Car rental companies have offices at Graz Airport, making it possible to collect a vehicle shortly after landing. Pickup is typically arranged at or near the terminal exit, with easy access to the A2, A9, and local roads into Graz. Driving to the city center usually takes around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Transfer

A private airport transfer from Graz Airport to Graz city center is a comfortable option for business travelers, families, and passengers arriving outside regular public transport hours. Advance booking is recommended to secure a fixed pickup time, meet-and-greet service, and a vehicle size suitable for your luggage.