Why go
- Capital of Styria, Austria.
- Served by Graz Airport (GRZ).
History
Graz is the capital of the Austrian state of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. On 1 January 2026, Graz had a population of 307,912, or 345,391 including residents with a secondary residence. In 2023, the population of the Graz functional urban area was 660,238. The city is an important centre of higher education, with four universities and four other higher education institutions; together, they had more than 63,000 students as of 10 June 2023. Its historic centre (Altstadt) is considered one of the best-preserved urban centres in Central Europe.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Austrian Airlines OS (Dash 8-400, Fokker 100, 737-300, Embraer 190, CRJ-900, CRJ-700…) · 5 routes: Duesseldorf*, Frankfurt*, Munich*, Stuttgart*, Vienna*
- Air Berlin AB (A320, A319) · 4 routes: Berlin, Heraklion, Palma de Mallorca*, Tenerife
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (Dash 8-400, 737-300, Embraer 190, CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 4 routes: Duesseldorf*, Frankfurt, Munich*, Stuttgart*
- Niki HG (A320, A321) · 4 routes: Antalya, Heraklion, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife
- Intersky 3L (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Zurich
- SunExpress XQ (737-800) · 1 route: Antalya
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Graz Airport (GRZ); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GRZ has direct flights to 11 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Antalya, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Heraklion, Munich…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Graz, Austria. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.