Salzburg to London (SZG–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Salzburg to London
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 653 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

SZG–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 653 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZG–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 2 Oneworld
LH Lufthansa 0
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: LH (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZG to LHR.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,511
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London from Salzburg

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric SZG→LHR MUC→LHR INN→LHR
Distance from SZG 68 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 9 1
Weekly flights 2 139
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 2h
Airports within 200 miles of SZG with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Salzburg.
SZG: CEST · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Salzburg, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
653 mi / 1,050 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Austrian passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays of up to 6 months. Since February 2026, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required before travel. Apply through the UK ETA app or online portal. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

SZG–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salzburg to London route.
Route details
Distance653 mi / 1,050 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: SZG
IATA / ICAOSZG / LOWS
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZG to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Salzburg Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 653 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Lufthansa.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SZG to LHR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LTN, DUB, ARN, RIX, HEL, AMS, OLB, FRA, LGW, DUS, LCA, MAN, HAM, BER, TFS, STN, RAK, CPH, IST, BCN, NCL, PMI, TLV, DXB and BEG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour behind Salzburg.
Yes, return flights from LHR to SZG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MUC, INN and LJU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SZG to LHR

Salzburg Airport (SZG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Lufthansa. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SZG to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZG to LHR ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 653 miles (1,050 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LTN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Munich (MUC), Innsbruck (INN) and Zgornji Brnik (LJU).