Luxembourg
LUX is the sole international airport in Luxembourg. It sits approximately 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) northeast of Luxembourg City center. LUX represents a modern and efficient airport, handling both passenger and cargo flights.
Luxair, the national airline, runs numerous routes connecting LUX to many European cities. Other European airlines also serve LUX, establishing connections to major hubs. These include budget carriers like Ryanair and easyJet, alongside full-service airlines like KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Swiss, TAP Air Portugal, and Turkish Airlines.
Flight prices and availability vary with season and demand. Higher prices typically appear during summer and around major European holidays like Christmas. Booking well in advance aids these periods.
Lower prices often surface during low season (winter, excluding Christmas), usually January and February. Spring and autumn shoulder seasons offer a balance of good weather and reasonable fares. Skyscanner for price comparison.
Luxembourg Airport (LUX) provides duty-free shops, restaurants, cafes, car rental desks, ATMs, currency exchange, and free Wi-Fi.
Skyscanner offers broad flight search capabilities for various airlines and routes.
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Direct booking with airlines like Luxair, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways.
CFL (Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois) is the national rail company. Luxembourg City's Gare Centrale (main train station) functions as a major rail hub for both national and international routes.
FlixBus offers a popular option for international bus connections. It provides competitive, budget-friendly alternatives to trains for longer journeys. Regional bus services also connect Luxembourg City to nearby towns in neighboring countries.
As a Schengen Area member, Luxembourg shares open borders with Belgium, France, and Germany. No routine passport checks exist for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens with a valid Schengen visa cross freely without additional passport checks.
Major international car rental companies like Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, and Enterprise maintain desks at Luxembourg Airport and some city locations. Booking a rental car in advance is a recommendation, especially during peak travel times or for specific vehicle types.
Luxembourg City lies landlocked. Sea or river transportation does not are a direct means of arrival to the city. No direct access to the sea exists, and therefore, no ferry services or cruise ports cater to arrivals.
While the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers flow through Luxembourg City, and the Moselle River shapes part of the country's eastern border, commercial river transportation for direct tourist arrival to Luxembourg City does not exist.
Luxembourg's landlocked geography means no direct sea access.
Ferry services are not relevant for arrival in Luxembourg City.
Leisure river cruises exist on the Moselle, outside the city for wine region enjoyment.
Luxembourg applies no specific exit fees or taxes for air or land departures for tourists.
For train or bus departures from Gare Centrale or main bus stations, arrive 15-30 minutes before departure. This time allows for platform or bus stop finding and comfortable boarding.
Confirm online check-in completion.
Ensure luggage meets airline or train requirements.
Passport, boarding pass, and necessary IDs on hand.
Planning your departure time and checking facility details contribute to a stress-free exit from Luxembourg City.
