Luxembourg-Findel International Airport

Luxembourg Findel Airport (LUX) serves the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Europe's richest country per capita. Located 6 km east of Luxembourg City center, it's the gateway to this small but prosperous nation at the heart of the EU.

The airport has a single terminal (Terminal A) that underwent major renovation. Efficient and modern, handling the country's mix of business and leisure traffic.

Key airlines: Luxair (national carrier), Ryanair, easyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, TAP, and various European carriers.

LUX is very close to the city:

• To Luxembourg City center: 6 km, 15-20 minutes
• To Kirchberg (EU institutions): 4 km, 10-15 minutes
• To Gare Centrale (train station): 8 km, 20 minutes
• To Echternach: 30 km, 30-40 minutes

Uber operates in Luxembourg.

• To city center: €20-30 (~$22-33 USD)

Taxis from the rank:

• Fixed rates to city: €20-25
• Reliable and metered

Luxembourg is small—nothing is far.

Bus

Remarkably: All public transport in Luxembourg is FREE.

Bus 16 connects to the city:

• Route: Airport → Kirchberg → City center (Hamilius)
• Journey time: 25-30 minutes
• Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes
• Cost: FREE

This makes Luxembourg's public transport unique in Europe.

Future Tram

A tram extension to the airport is planned, which will make connections even easier.

Type	Daily Rate	Notes
P1 (Terminal)	€30/day	Adjacent
P2 (Long-term)	€18/day	Free shuttle
P3 (Holiday)	€10/day	Budget option

LUX has decent dining:

Terminal:

• Brasserie/restaurant
• Cafés
• Quick service options

Luxembourg is expensive, but airport prices aren't dramatically different from city prices.

Network: LUX Airport WiFi

• Cost: Free
• Speed: Excellent
• Easy connection

SIM cards from:

• Shops in terminal
• Carriers: POST, Orange, Proximus
• Prices: €15-30 for prepaid with data

ATMs in the terminal.

Currency: Euro (€)

Luxembourg is a banking center—ATMs everywhere, cards widely accepted.

• Duty-free (non-EU travelers)
• Luxembourgish products
• Travel essentials

Small airport; limited shopping.

Luxair The Lounge

• Access: Luxair business class, various programs
• Amenities: Food, drinks, WiFi

Business Lounge

• Access: Priority Pass, business class, or walk-in
• Amenities: Comfortable seating, refreshments

Hotels in Luxembourg City or Kirchberg (EU quarter). The country is tiny—anywhere is accessible.

Luxembourg is Europe's hidden gem—a wealthy microstate with stunning fortifications, world-class dining, and three official languages:

Luxembourg City (with travel time from airport):

• Old Town (UNESCO): 20 min—dramatic gorge setting, historic center
• Bock Casemates: 20 min—underground fortress tunnels
• Grand Ducal Palace: 20 min—residence of Grand Duke, guards changing
• Chemin de la Corniche: 20 min—"most beautiful balcony in Europe"
• Grund: 25 min—lower town, cafés, Alzette River

EU Quarter (Kirchberg): 15 min

• European Court of Justice
• European Investment Bank
• MUDAM (contemporary art museum)
• Philharmonie Luxembourg

Beyond the city:

• Vianden Castle: 45 min—fairytale castle, Victor Hugo connections
• Mullerthal (Little Switzerland): 40 min—hiking, rock formations
• Moselle Valley: 50 min—wine region along German border
• Echternach: 35 min—oldest town, dancing procession
• Clervaux Castle: 1 hour—Family of Man photo exhibition

Food & drink:

• Judd mat Gaardebounen: Smoked pork collar with broad beans
• Bouneschlupp: Green bean soup
• Rieslingspaschtéit: Meat pie with Riesling
• Kachkéis: Cooked cheese spread
• Moselle wines: Excellent Riesling, Pinot Gris
• Fine dining: Multiple Michelin stars in a tiny country

Local tips:

• Free transport: ALL public buses, trams, and trains are free
• Multilingual: Everyone speaks Luxembourgish, French, German (and often English)
• Banking center: Major financial hub, evident everywhere
• EU importance: Key EU institutions are based here
• Expensive: One of Europe's priciest countries
• Day trip possible: Country is tiny—can see a lot in one day
• Fortifications: Luxembourg was historically "Gibraltar of the North"
• High salaries: Lots of cross-border workers from Belgium, France, Germany
• The Grand Duchy is the world's only remaining grand duchy
• Population is highly international—nearly half are non-Luxembourgish