Linz Airport

What Linz Airport does

Linz Airport (Flughafen Linz GesmbH) is a regional commercial airport located in Hörsching, Upper Austria, operating continuously since 1955. It is jointly and equally owned by the State of Upper Austria (via OÖ Verkehrsholding GmbH) and the City of Linz, giving it a public-sector ownership structure that constrains its commercial posture but secures its strategic role as Upper Austria's only commercial airport. The site hosts over 1,000 employees across partner companies spanning scheduled airlines, charter operators, cargo integrators, MRO providers (notably GlobeAir), and tour operators, with on-site commercial real estate under the Flughafen Linz Business Park.

The airport's commercial activity spans scheduled passenger flights (Frankfurt with DAT from March 2026, Düsseldorf with SkyAlps since October 2023, London Stansted with Ryanair since October 2024, plus Alicante and Bari with Ryanair from March 2025), charter operations with tour operators such as Rhomberg, Springer, and Gruber Reisen, and cargo handling, where the airport posted a 31.7% flown-cargo share in 2025 — its highest ever. Total passenger throughput reached 262,347 in 2025 (+45.2% year-on-year rebound from ~180,694 in 2024), while cargo volumes were 47,865 tonnes (–9.5% year-on-year). Revenue mechanics are the standard regional airport mix: aeronautical charges (landing, parking, passenger fees), commercial concessions (retail, parking, advertising), cargo handling fees, and real estate income from on-site tenancies.

Name

Linz Airport

Legal name

Flughafen Linz GesmbH

Website

https://linz-airport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Linz Airport is a regional Austrian commercial airport jointly owned by the State of Upper Austria and the City of Linz, serving scheduled, charter, and cargo flights with a diversifying LCC route network and the highest flown-cargo share among Austrian federal states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsching

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Airport Infrastructure Services: Operation of Linz Airport including all secondary services such as commercial aircraft maintenance, fuel sales, air cargo, hospitality and shuttle services
2. Passenger Services: Services for passengers including check-in, luggage handling, restaurants, duty-free shopping, parking
3. Cargo Handling: Air cargo handling services including freight processing, bonded warehouse operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Linz Airport operates a regional aviation infrastructure facility serving Upper Austria, providing scheduled passenger flight services, air cargo handling, and general aviation facilities. The airport also offers ancillary passenger services including parking, terminal retail concessions, and ground transportation connections. It functions as a publicly owned transport utility for the Linz and Upper Austria region, supporting both leisure and business travel as well as regional logistics demand.

Product overview

Linz Airport operates as a regional aviation infrastructure facility serving Upper Austria. The airport's service portfolio centers on core passenger operations including flight information systems, parking, ground transportation, and retail/dining. Commercial offerings include a dedicated General Aviation Terminal for private pilots, comprehensive air cargo handling services with bonded warehouse facilities, and the Blue Danube Airport Business Park for aviation-related commercial tenants. Additional services include airport fire brigade operations, webcam viewing, and on-site travel agencies. The airport is not a software/SaaS product but provides physical airport infrastructure and passenger services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scheduled passenger flight operations Scheduled passenger air travel services operated from Linz Airport's runway and terminal facilities, serving travelers in the Upper Austria region through partner airlines. Targeted at leisure and business travelers seeking regional departure and arrival options.
• Air cargo handling services Dedicated air cargo handling facilities serving freight operators, integrators, and logistics customers moving goods through the Upper Austrian region. Provides cargo terminal infrastructure supporting regional industry supply chains.
• General aviation services General aviation facilities including runway access, parking, and handling for private aircraft, business jets, flight training activity, and smaller operators using the regional airfield.
• Airport parking services On-site parking facilities for passengers, visitors, and staff using Linz Airport, providing short-stay and long-stay vehicle parking at the terminal.
• Terminal retail concessions

Quantifiable outcome

• 45.2% passenger growth in 2025 to 262,347 passengers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lufthansa GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Lufthansa Group has code-share agreement with DAT for Frankfurt connection, enabling passengers to book worldwide connections under Lufthansa flight numbers. Partnership is essential for business travelers.
• DAT (Danish Air Transport)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2026DAT operates Linz-Frankfurt route daily with ATR72 aircraft starting March 29, 2026, in partnership with Land Oberösterreich. Code-share agreement with Lufthansa Group enables worldwide connections.
• Austrian AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2024Austrian Airlines operates the Linz-Frankfurt route with ATR 72-600 aircraft, 3x daily flights. Connection is part of Lufthansa Group network with code-share agreement, enabling passengers to access worldwide destinations through Frankfurt hub.
• RyanaircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Ryanair operates low-cost flights from Linz to London Stansted, Alicante, and Bari (2x weekly each). Partnership expanded the airport's route network significantly in 2024-2025.
• DHL-ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024DHL-Express operates express cargo services at Linz Airport. Partnership contributed to 25.5% growth in flown cargo segment in 2024, supporting airport's position as leading cargo airport in Austria.
• Turkish CargocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Turkish Cargo operates regular cargo flights from Linz, with plans to increase to 5 flights per week. Partnership strengthens airport's international cargo connectivity.
• Rhomberg ReisencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Tour operator Rhomberg Reisen operates charter flights to Kefalonia and Lefkas/Epirus from Linz Airport as part of summer flight programs.
• Springer ReisencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Tour operator Springer Reisen operates charter flights to Skiathos from Linz Airport using Avantiair aircraft.
• Gruber ReisenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Tour operator Gruber Reisen operates charter flights to Brac island from Linz Airport during summer season.
• DoN GastronomiegruppeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024DoN provides catering services on Austrian Airlines flights operating from Linz Airport.
• SkyAlpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2023Italian regional airline SkyAlps operates Linz-Düsseldorf route with Dash-8 Q-400 aircraft, 3x weekly. This was SkyAlps' first international route outside Italy.
• GlobeAirminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2022GlobeAir is constructing a maintenance hangar at Linz Airport, expanding general aviation maintenance capabilities at the facility.
• PERYTON Aviation Services GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPERYTON serves as handling partner at Linz Airport, providing passenger services, lost & found, and station management for airlines operating at the airport.
• Austro ControlcoreTechnology or IntegrationAustro Control provides air traffic management, engineering services, and aviation weather services at Linz Airport.
• AFS Aviation Fuel Services GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationAFS provides aircraft refueling services at Linz Airport.
• Airborne / Austrian Flight ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlight club operating at Linz Airport providing pilot training and recreational flying services.
• blue danube flyingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlight school and club operating from Linz Airport for pilot training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Weeze Airport: Small German regional airport primarily served by Ryanair, comparable in scale and LCC dependency to Linz's emerging Ryanair-dependent route profile.
• Salzburg Airport: Austrian regional airport of comparable passenger scale (~1M+ pax but similar regional role), serving as Linz's most direct domestic peer for Austrian tourism and business travel. Both serve catchment regions with strong leisure/international charter demand.
• Memmingen Airport: German regional airport heavily served by Ryanair low-cost operations. Comparable LCC-heavy route mix and similar small-scale infrastructure economics.
• Innsbruck Airport: Austrian regional airport with similar seasonal/tourism-driven demand profile and comparable passenger scale. Both face similar structural challenges serving smaller catchments relative to Vienna hub.
• Klagenfurt Airport: Another small Austrian regional airport with similar public ownership structure and small catchment. Direct comparable for benchmarking unit economics of regional Austrian aviation infrastructure.
• Graz Airport: Austrian regional airport of similar size (~1M pax pre-COVID) and comparable catchment area model. Both serve as provincial capitals' gateways with mixed scheduled/charter traffic and similar competitive position vs Vienna.
• Friedrichshafen Airport: Small German regional airport serving Lake Constance region with comparable passenger volumes and similar mix of scheduled leisure routes and general aviation. Comparable in scale and catchment profile.
• Paderborn Lippstadt Airport: Small German regional airport serving a comparable secondary catchment area, useful benchmark for capital-intensive regional aviation infrastructure economics.
• Dortmund Airport: Small German regional airport with comparable passenger volumes and similar mix of low-cost carrier routes serving a secondary catchment area.

Broad incumbents

• Vienna Airport (Flughafen Wien): Austria's primary hub airport and the dominant national player. Functions as Linz Airport's main competitor for long-haul connectivity and connecting passengers from Upper Austria, but operates at vastly different scale (30M+ pax) and is publicly listed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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