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Luxembourg Airport

Luxembourg, LU

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Luxembourg Airport

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg · Europe

Tiny country’s only international airport punches above its weight: free tram and buses to the city, a compact A/B terminal, and one solid Priority Pass lounge — still stuck on classic 100 ml security.

Airportist Score

8.0/ 10

Very good

Ease of use8.6
Comfort & amenities7.6
Food & retail7.2
Ground access9.6
Reliability7.4
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Luxembourg Airport

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg · Europe

Tiny country’s only international airport punches above its weight: free tram and buses to the city, a compact A/B terminal, and one solid Priority Pass lounge — still stuck on classic 100 ml security.

Airportist Score

8.0/ 10

Very good

Ease of use8.6
Comfort & amenities7.6
Food & retail7.2
Ground access9.6
Reliability7.4
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
10 min
editorial average, not live
Best way to city
30-40 min to centre
Tram T1 (Luxtram)
Lounge
1
1 rated worth it
On time
82%
of departures
Terminals
Terminal A + gate pier B
Passengers / year
5.36M (2025)

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ETZMetz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport
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ZQWZweibrücken Airport
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ENCNancy-Essey Airport
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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Transport

Ride free — tram or bus 16/29

Europe’s best airport-to-city deal — free door-to-city public transport.

Since March 2020 all public transport in Luxembourg is free (except 1st-class rail). Tram line T1 terminates at Findel-Luxembourg Airport since 2 March 2025 (~every 8 min daytime). Buses 16 and 29 also reach Gare Centrale / city every 10–15 minutes. No ticket, no app — just board.

Security

Classic 100 ml rules still apply

Pack the old LAG bag — LUX is not a CT liquids-in-bag airport yet.

Official lux-Airport security pages still require LAG containers ≤100 ml in one transparent resealable 1 L bag; laptops and large electronics out of the bag. No published CT liquids waiver. Soft cheese, foie gras, marzipan and similar pastes are treated as liquids and often confiscated in cabin bags.

Food

Landside Oberweis before you clear security

Best-value snack run is landside Oberweis / Starbucks before screening.

Oberweis pastry shop in the departures hall is the local treat stop (pastries, chocolates, snacks). Landside also has Starbucks (ground floor public area) and Sandwiches & Cie in arrivals. Airside: Aelia walk-through duty free, Panopolis / Moselier (Schengen), Petit Moselier (non-Schengen), Lux Brewery Lounge in Terminal B.

Lounge

The Lounge — Priority Pass, early Sat close

Only lounge; useless after 18:00 on Saturdays and often full at peaks.

Sole airside lounge, just after security (Terminal A). Official hours Mon–Fri and Sun 04:00–21:00; Saturday 04:00–18:00. Priority Pass max stay 4 hours (children under 2 free on PP). Luxair Flex/Smart can add lounge for €35/€45 at booking; Business / LuxairTours Excellence / Miles & More HON/Senator free per Luxair rules.

Live conditions

Right now at LUX

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Free tram/bus into Luxembourg City
Priority Pass daytime lounge access
Short walks in a compact A/B terminal
Luxair / Cargolux hub connections

Watch out for

Classic 100 ml LAG rules (no CT waiver)
Lounge closes 18:00 on Saturdays
Fast Lane only via select airlines at booking
Taxi fares deregulated — check the window tariff grid

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

8.6

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

9.6

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.4

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.4

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

5.36M (2025)

Terminals

Terminal A + gate pier B

On-time departures

82%

Typical security

10 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for LUX.

Updated Sep 9, 2026

Only international airport in Luxembourg (Findel / ELLX); ~6 km east of Luxembourg City
Record ~5.36 million passengers in 2025 (~+3% / ~200k more than 2024's 5,147,854)
Major European cargo hub (Cargolux base); ~905k tonnes in 2024, slight −1% in 2025 per ministry
Single runway 06/24 — 4,002 m asphalt
Nationwide free public transport (bus/tram/2nd-class train) since March 2020; tram T1 terminus since 2 Mar 2025
One airside lounge (The Lounge / Luxair Business Lounge) — Priority Pass; Sat closes 18:00

16 official sources

https://www.lux-airport.lu/
https://www.lux-airport.lu/business-and-vip/business-lounge/
https://www.lux-airport.lu/check-in-and-travel/security/
https://www.lux-airport.lu/check-in-and-travel/fast-lane/
https://www.lux-airport.lu/parking-transport/bus/
https://www.lux-airport.lu/parking-transport/taxi/
https://www.lux-airport.lu/parking-transport/parking-information/
https://www.lux-airport.lu/faq/how-do-i-get-from-luxembourg-airport-to-the-city-centre/
https://www.lux-airport.lu/store/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/luxembourg/luxembourg-findel/lux-the-lounge
https://www.luxair.lu/en/offers/new-lounge-access/
https://transports.public.lu/en/plus/actualites/2025/02-fevrier-28-tram-findel.html
https://www.mobiliteit.lu/en/two-new-stops-as-the-tram-reaches-luxembourg-airport/
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/findel-airport-welcomes-200-000-more-passengers-in-2025-than-in-2024-622275088
https://airserviceone.com/luxembourg-breaks-passenger-record-luxair-has-54-of-seats-117-destinations-served/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg_Airport

Full guide

Explore the LUX guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Luxembourg Airport and the Luxembourg city center
City center
View Map
Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Tram T1 (Luxtram)
View Getting There
Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.
The Lounge (Luxair Business Lounge)
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Default to free tram T1 or bus 16 / 29 — no ticket machines, no validation; Mobiliteit journey planner at mobiliteit.lu for live times
13 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
6 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Free tram T1 terminusThe Lounge (Luxair)
View Amenities
Water
Where to refill for free, and where a bottle costs the least airside.
3 spots1 free or refill
View Water
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 21, 10:22 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

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