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Whilst London has five airports, only two fly between London and Salzburg directly. Departing from London Stansted Airport in the north of the city or London Gatwick Airport in the south of the city will get you to your destination in the most efficient time. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London City Airport (LCY) and London Luton Airport (LTN) all operate this route too, but you will be required to transfer during your journey.

The two airports that operate direct flights, Stansted Airport and Gatwick Airport, can be reached easily from the city centre with both Stansted Express and Gatwick Express, offering fast and affordable routes to the airports. For those who are travelling from more central airports, such as Heathrow Airport or City Airport, you can reach these via Underground or DLR with ease.

Yes, there are many hotels at London airports you can stay in, which are located conveniently for your onward journey. Should you be catching the early flight from Stansted Airport, then you could stay at Holiday Inn Express, which is only a short walk to the terminal. Whereas at Gatwick Airport, you could stay at Travelodge, which is also ideal for early flights.

Yes, you are able to exchange currencies before your flight from London. With currency exchange offices such as moneycorp at both Stansted Airport and Gatwick Airport, you'll be able to enjoy great rates that will get your holiday off to a flier. Located in convenient areas across the airports, you won't have to walk far to find a foreign currency exchange office.

Yes, you can fast track through security, and you will need to book this in advance; this can be a great way to avoid the long queues you might get when airports are busy. If you want to take advantage of this while flying direct from either Stansted Airport or Gatwick Airport, then you can pay about £5 or around £10 respectively to ensure your holiday gets off to a flying start.

British Airways and KLM are two airlines that will allow you to take your service animal in the cabin. The animal needs to have the right documentation stating training certification and inoculations, as well as be harnessed for the comfort of other travellers.

If looking for an airline that offers good plant-based food, Ryanair is known for its award-winning vegan meals after partnering with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. British Airways also has a good selection of plant-based offerings.

Lufthansa charges good rates for children. A baby of 0 to 2 years old will only be charged 10% of an adult fee, while children between the ages of 2 and 11 are only charged 75% of an adult fare, despite having the full baggage allowance of an adult.

When arriving at Salzburg Airport (SZG), you can find a medical facility that is open until 11:30pm every evening. There are medical staff on site, as well as an ambulance service for more serious medical requirements. It is in Terminal 1 on the first floor.

Among airlines operating London to Salzburg flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between London and Salzburg. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• British Airways
• easyJet

Flights from London to Salzburg may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Salzburg W.A. Mozart (SZG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TUI Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Salzburg:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £159 return, compared with £221 via a stopover through Hamburg (HAM).

One-stop flights from London to Salzburg most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 91% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 2% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the London to Salzburg route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £168 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £195 – a £27 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Salzburg route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Salzburg flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Salzburg are Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg City Centre, and Messezentrum Salzburg. These are among the most viewed places in Salzburg on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Salzburg:

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 08:03
• Latest: departs at 17:10 and lands at 19:08.

The flight takes about 1h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 23% above the route average of £167. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Salzburg takes 1h 58m, covering 639 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London to Salzburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £60, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Jet2 is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Salzburg flights are:

• Jet2: 89% on time
• Ryanair: 87% on time
• easyJet: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 31m, compared to 4h 40m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 54m via Hamburg (HAM).

Salzburg is 1 hour ahead of London (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Salzburg W.A. Mozart Airport (SZG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dryyve
· Wheego
· U-Save
· Alamo
· Europcar

Return flights from London to Salzburg range from £111 to £253, with an average of £167 over the past 12 months. Anything below £111 counts as a good deal.