Cheap Flights to Salzburg, Austria from $1025

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Are there currently restrictions on travel to Salzburg related to COVID-19?

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Salzburg along with the rest of Austria. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Austria has opened its borders to travelers arriving from the Schengen Area, the UK, or from Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican. However, travel from outside of the EEA remains restricted for travelers who are not nationals of an EU/Schengen/ country or the UK, and flights remain suspended from certain areas. Austrian nationals, permanent residents, D-visa holders, and EEA nationals and their immediate family members may still enter Austria. Diplomats, humanitarian aid workers, people traveling on business, healthcare professionals, and members of emergency/rescue/ambulance crews may also enter the country, and travelers with an immediate connecting flight may transit through the country. For travelers who may enter the country, the Austrian government has created a list of areas which it considers to be at elevated risk for COVID-19. Anyone traveling to Austria from one of these areas must be able to present at the border a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result in English, French, German or Italian which is no more than 4 days old. Without this document, entry will be refused for anyone without a valid Austrian residence permit. Austrian residents without a valid medical certificate may enter the country, but will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. Coronavirus tests, which provide the medical certificate, are available for €190 on arrival at Vienna Airport for travelers with a valid Austrian residence permit. Entry to Austria without the need for a medical certificate or quarantine is possible for residents of Andorra, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or the Vatican, who have spent the preceding 14 days only in those countries and not traveled elsewhere. More information can be found here.. If you are looking to book a trip to Salzburg and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about traveling during COVID-19.

Cheapest Prices for Salzburg flights by month

January

$775

February

$701

March

$850

April

$1053

May

$1281

June

$1174

July

$1279

August

$1210

September

$1048

October

$842

November

$912

December

$892

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Salzburg. Flying to Salzburg in May will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Salzburg?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

LAS - SZG Price	$701 - $1584
SZG Temperature	39.2 - 77 °F
SZG Rainfall	2.01 - 6.46 inches

Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, February is seen as the time to fly to Salzburg, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Salzburg, the warmest period tends to be July, with the wettest being August.

Upon arriving in Salzburg, the immediate reaction of first-time visitors is that the flight to Salzburg flew back a few centuries. The city is brimmed with 17^th– and 18^th-century homes, castles and palaces drape the landscape, and the hometown hero is musical composer named Wolfgang.

Known for its architectural splendor, Salzburg is not only one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, it’s also one of the friendliest. Throughout its history, music has served as the backbone to this city and music is the reason why most travelers book flights to Salzburg. It’s the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the setting for The Sound of Music and home to the Salzburg Festival, a world-renowned annual music event. To up its level of cultural significance in Europe, Salzburg is bidding to host the Winter Olympics in 2014.

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Salzburg climate

Due to Salzburg’s close proximity to the mountains, winters in Salzburg reach temperatures that hover at freezing point and snow is plentiful in the Alpine region. Cheap flights to Salzburg tend to be booked for this very reason, as skiing and other winter sport conditions are ideal in this weather. Summers in Salzburg are sunny with occasional humidity and rain showers, and temperatures on average run on the comfortable side at 73 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Best Time to Fly to Salzburg

Book flights to Salzburg for an ideal destination that caters to snowy or sunny Alpine vacations any time of year.

Peak Season: Salzburg is popular during the winter, when the alpines are at their best and the blustery winds bring on the white snow for skiers and snowboarders. Between the months of May and September, when Salzburg’s scenery is lush and basking in the summer glow, seats on flights to Salzburg fill up just as quickly as they do during the winter.

Off-peak Season: Try booking Salzburg cheap flights for the transitional seasons: Seats are more open as the snow melts and before the summer heats up, and Salzburg’s timeless attractions are lovely to behold in the temperate conditions of autumn and spring.

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Getting around Salzburg

Most of Salzburg’s sights are close to one another, so setting out on foot is a great way to explore the city. If you’re still suffering from jet lag, you can always hop on one of the buses or trains covering the city and outlying towns.

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Salzburg Travel Information

The savings don’t have to stop once you’ve found a cheap flight to Salzburg: The Salzburg Card is a staple for any Salzburg visitor, and is available at smoke shops around the downtown area and several hotels. In addition to discounted fares on Salzburg’s busses and trains, the Salzburg Card will gain you free entry into several attractions, such as Mozart’s birthplace, the Baroque Museum and the Hellbrun Zoo.
Looking for some tunes to load on your iPod before your cheap flight to Salzburg? Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the famous Austrian composer, was born in Salzburg and his birthplace is one of the most heavily frequented tourist attractions in town. The Salzburg Music Festival and the Salzburg Easter Festival also produce musical excellence, with classical, orchestral concerts held in the spring and summer.
Need something to watch while you’re packing for your Salzburg cheap flight? Rent “The Sound of Music”, the award winning musical starring Julie Andrews. Scenes from the movie were filmed in downtown Salzburg, and tours are available for avid fans looking to visit the locations where their favorite songs were shot.
Constructed in 1077 and still overlooking the city of Salzburg today, Hohensalzburg Castle is one of the largest and most well preserved fortresses in Europe. The castle was never conquered by impending enemy troops, and the Fortress Museum chronicles its steadfast history.
Take a tour of St Peter’s cemetery and visit the grave with seven crosses. According to legend, Sebastian Stumpfegger is buried here and is said to have murdered his seven wives by tickling them to death.

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