Cheap flights to Salzburg

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Why You Should Visit Salzburg

The beautiful city of Salzburg is the fourth-largest in Austria known for its incredible Old Town area which is home to many of the finest architectural gems and cultural institutions that Austria has to offer. Be sure to check out some of the stunning buildings located around the city like the Hohensalzburg Castle which looks over the city or the Hellbrunn Palace in the south of Salzburg. The city also boasts plenty of museums and art galleries like the Salzburg Museum of Modern Art or the Museum of Natural History which offer an interesting day out, while families with children can visit some of the exciting attractions in the city like the Salzburg Zoo.

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Arriving In Salzburg

Salzburg Airport is the second largest airport in Austria situated just 3 km away from the center of Salzburg. The airport is comprised of a main passenger terminal alongside a secondary terminal used during the ski season and offers a decent range of amenities and facilities to keep travelers happy. If you would rather use public transport to reach the city when you have arrived there are trolleybus services available which take around 20 minutes, although taxis are readily available if you would rather get to your destination directly. Inside the airport you can find a few dining and drinking choices as well as duty-free shopping, while the airport also provides free Wi-Fi for all travelers.

If you are looking to catch flights from the UAE to Salzburg you will need to make a transfer somewhere as there are no airlines providing direct flights. However, the airport has regular flights from destinations with direct flights from the UAE such as Paris Charles de Gaulle, Brussels and London Heathrow, so it is straightforward to make the journey from the UAE with just a single stopover.

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Salzburg Travel Information

Austria is a part of the Schengen Area which enables UAE nationals to enter the country on a visa free basis for up to 90 days. Be prepared for cold temperatures and plenty of snowfall during the winter, although in the summer temperatures can warm up with average highs in the mid-20s. If you want to get around and explore the city you can rely on its network of buses, while there are plenty of car rental agencies at Salzburg airport if you would rather have your own vehicle.

* This information is correct as of November 2017