IATA: KLU · Klagenfurt am Worthersee, Austria

Klagenfurt Airport Guide

CapitalVienna
Population9,200,931
CurrencyEUR € Euro
LanguageGerman
Time ZoneUTC+02:00 CEST
AirportKLU
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~9,944,414

Klagenfurt Airport (IATA: KLU) is a key aviation hub serving Klagenfurt am Worthersee and the wider Austria region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Klagenfurt am Worthersee from KLU

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Klagenfurt Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at KLU

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Klagenfurt Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
KLU / LOWK
Serves
Klagenfurt am Worthersee
Country
Austria
Local time now
08:27 (CEST)
Time zone
Europe/Vienna
Currency
EUR (€)
Capital
Vienna
Coordinates
46.6425, 14.3377

Alternative airports near KLU

Straight-line distance from KLU. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Nonstop destinations from KLU

Klagenfurt Airport has published nonstop service to 3 airports across 3 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from KLU.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
KΓΆln (Cologne)CGNGermany705 km
London, EssexSTNUnited Kingdom1,174 km
ViennaVIEAustria234 km

Airlines serving KLU

2 carriers publish nonstop service at KLU, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Austrian AirlinesOSFull Service4
RyanairFRBudget2

At the airport

General guidance rather than KLU-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.