By plane to Upper Austria
Fly into Linz, the capital of Upper Austria, and start exploring the region from there. Linz Airport, located in Hörsching just outside the city, is served by scheduled flights from Frankfurt and Vienna, operated by Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. Linz city centre is easy to reach from the airport by bus, train, airport shuttle or taxi.
Other airports nearby
Other airports with international connections to Upper Austria include Salzburg Airport W.A. Mozart and Vienna International Airport. With the direct train connection of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) from Vienna Airport via Vienna Central Station, Linz can be reached in around 1:40 hours without changing trains.
New entry and exit system (EES)
From autumn 2025, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) will be gradually introduced in the Schengen area - and therefore also in Austria. It replaces the passport stamp and records entries and exits electronically.
Who is affected?
- The EES applies to travellers from non-EU countries (e.g. Great Britain, USA, Canada or Asia) who enter the Schengen area for a short period of time - up to 90 days.
- For EU citizens and travellers from Schengen states outside the EU such as Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, nothing changes - the EES does not apply to them.
What is new?
In future, fingerprints and a facial image will be taken on entry as part of the EES. This data replaces the previous stamp in the passport.
As the check may take a little longer, it is advisable to arrive at the airport a little earlier.
Important to know:
- The application must be submitted at least three days before travelling.
- The existing visa regulations remain unchanged.
Further information from the Federal Ministry of the Interior