Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Salzburg

While there are no nonstop flights from Edinburgh to Salzburg, there are plenty of connecting routes. You will be leaving from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and your final arrival will be at Salzburg W.A. Mozart Airport (SZG) in Austria. Airlines that service this route include Eurowings, British Airways, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and others. The most popular flight from Edinburgh to Salzburg is provided by British Airways. By using Skyscanner, you can find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Salzburg.

Flights to Salzburg depart from Edinburgh's main terminal. You'll want to check in two hours before your flight. Passengers will find snacks at places like Krispy Kreme and AMT Coffee. Retailers like WHSmith and Scottish Fine Gifts are helpful for last-minute items.

After flying from Edinburgh to Salzburg, travellers will find plenty of airport accommodations. For example, there are restaurants and a Heinemann Duty Free Shop. Dining options can be found on the first floor while ground level has coffee shops and bars. Eat at Restaurant Ikarus at Hangar-7 or enjoy tasty breads at Flockner Bakery. Beer lovers will appreciate the Stiegl Terminal for a beer before boarding or a business meeting in the airport.

While in the airport, make sure to visit the Artport Gallery on the first floor of the main terminal; it has unique exhibits by artists. The Amadeus Terminal 2 is the site of special events. Since it is an international flight, be sure to arrive at the airport between two and three hours ahead of your boarding.

Salzburg is one hour ahead, so jet lag won't be much of a problem for travellers. Visitors should also remember that Austro-Bavarian is the language of the region.

You can take a bus, train or taxi into Salzburg, which is a short distance from the airport. Buses run every 10-20 minutes. A train can take you to Salzburg "Hauptbahnhof," the main station, in approximately 15 minutes. Taxi stands are located outside the airport terminal as well as in the main railway station in Salzburg. Car rentals can be found in the multi-story car park building; you can access the building from the terminal by a short, covered walkway.

Salzburg's warmest month is July when temperatures average 19°C. January has the coldest temperature, with averages of -1°C. Bring an umbrella if you're going in June, the wettest month of the year.

Overall, Salzburg is about half a degree warmer on average than Edinburgh. Salzburg also has more days of sunshine per year, so flights from Edinburgh to Salzburg might give you a bit more sun.

After you head from Edinburgh to Salzburg, you will find that dining out is approximately 5 percent more expensive. Water and soda will be more expensive in Salzburg, but your glass of beer will cost less. A three-course meal for two people will run about 15 percent more, so expect higher prices when dining out at a mid-range establishment.

Skyscanner can help you find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Salzburg, so you can enjoy the music and beauty of this city