All you need to know about Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
The airport is currently undergoing a lengthy expansion process. | Photo by Dan Herron
Traveling via plane is fun — jet-setting over beautiful blue waters or rolling hills, taking in cloud formations, and landing in a completely different location in a matter of hours is unlike anything else.
The whole navigating the airport part? Less exciting, and sometimes pretty stressful. To help make your time at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 100+ nonstop flights.
Parking, shuttles, and rideshare
Not everyone has a bestie who will drop everything to pick them up from their 3 a.m. landing. Parking pricing at AUS varies by lot — here are the costs as listed:
AUS offers 160+ nonstop flights — with 70 domestic destinations andmore than a dozen international choices. Here are some nonstop flights — and even more here — to consider for your next trip.
Amsterdam, Netherlands | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Frankfurt, Germany | Lufthansa | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Mexico City, Mexico | Aeromexico | Daily
Food + Drink
The airport has stages all over the terminal for live entertainment.
Photo by Austin Pro Photo
AUS is a hub of local eateries with dozens of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops for fliers to dine before or between flights, like:
Flyrite Chicken | Near gate 22 | Menu highlights: Don’t miss the chicken sandwiches, mac and cheese, and biscuits.
The Peached Tortilla | Near gate 17 | Menu highlights: This Asian fusion restaurant offers Banh Mi tacos, tempura onion rings, and vegetarian bowls.
Thurman’s | Near gate 21 | Menu highlights: This Austin airport-exclusive concept is our go-to for an old-fashioned burger.
The Big Fake Wedding Austin | Wed., Nov. 2 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Springdale Station, 979 Springdale Station | $20+ | Betrothed couples can shop from local boutique vendors before making their big-day investment at this wedding show alternative complete with a vow renewal ceremony, cocktail hour and dance-party reception.
Carrie Underwood - The Denim & Rhinestones Tour | Wed., Nov. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr. | $39.50+ | The country superstar is in Austin for one night on her “Denim and Rhinestones” tour.
Chicago | Wed., Nov. 2-Sun., Nov. 6 | 8 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr. | $30+ | This performance of the hit Broadway musical will “Razzle Dazzle” you.
Friday, November 4
Free Yoga Friday | Fri., Nov. 4 | 6-7 p.m. | Finding Balance Yoga, 117 East St., Ste. 250, Hutto | Free | This beginner-friendly flow is open to all, no matter your experience with yoga.
Tuesday, November 8
Top Shelf Comedy | Tue., Nov. 8 | 7:30-9 p.m. | The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd. | Free | Laugh all night to this standup show, which has a new lineup each week.
Friday, November 11
Precision Camera’s Winter Expo Sale | Fri., Nov. 11 - Sat., Nov. 12 | 10 a.m. | Precision Camera & Video, 2438 W Anderson Ln. | Free | A two-day expo with exclusive sales, shooting demos, brand reps + gift cards for a wide range of visual artists (pro tip: bring your camera to participate in free photography classes).*
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Texas restaurants and bars can now apply for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program to help recoup losses from pandemic-related shutdowns from now until Nov. 22. Approved applicants could receive one-time grants of up to $20,000. 💵 (Austin Business Journal)
SNAP benefits have been extended through November due to an extra $334.5 million allocated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. An estimated 1.6 million Texans are expected to benefit from the most recent allotment. (KXAN)
Eat
2022 was a fond year for foodies. If you’re in the mood to try some new food, consider trying out sushi restaurant Toshokan, Afro-Caribbean joint Canje, Rhode Island-style pizzeria Allday Pizza, or one of Austin Monthly’s other top 14 new restaurants next time you go out. (Austin Monthly)
Opening
Rainey Street is getting a new brewpub called the Stay Put on Thurs., Nov. 17. The space at 73 Rainey St. will offer a dog-friendly patio, four beers made on-site, and was previously home to Indian restaurant G’Raj Mahal. 🍻 (Eater Austin)
Austinite
One lucky Cedar Park resident is having a really good day. Although no one won the historic $1.2 billion Powerball lottery prize yet, a $1 million winning ticket was sold at Reserve by Camco in Cedar Park. Meanwhile, another winning ticket of the same amount was purchased in Houston. (KVUE)
Feel Good
NICU babies celebrated their first Halloween in style. With costumes handcrafted by NICU nurses, babies dressed up as a crayon, Winnie the Pooh, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Batman, and more, so don’t miss these awww-inducingphotos. 🍼 (KXAN)
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The holiday season is just around the corner and we have the perfect wine chiller to keep your bottle of sparkly cool when hosting guests. Not only is it stainless steel and vacuum insulated, but its three different styles — teakwood, black marble, and calacatta gold — are sure to pop against your holiday decor. 🍾*
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Events
Events
All about beer + sausage festival Wurstfest
Experience the “best 10 days in sausage history.” | Photo via ELEVATE
October may be over, but we’ve been hanging onto that last thread of Oktoberfest.
And we can’t think of a better place to celebrate than the historically German town of New Braunfels, which famously holds its beer and sausage fest, Wurstfest, each November.
Known as the “best 10 days in sausage history,” Wurstfest was founded in 1961 by city meat inspector Ed Grist. Fast forward to today, Wurstfest draws in thousands of visitors each day of the event.
Visitors can expect to enjoy accordion-rich polka music, dark German beers, and platefuls of potato pancakes and sausage.
So put on your lederhosen, grab your beer stein, and head down to Landa Park to enjoy food, live music, dancing, carnival rides, and competitions from Fri., Nov. 4-Sun., Nov. 13.
Get your tickets online for $18 through Thurs., Nov. 3, or $20 at the door. Time it right and you can get in for free from Mon., Nov. 7-Thurs., Nov. 10.
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Figi.
Editor’s pick: Zilker Park’s massive lawn has officially reopened after some much-needed TLC post-ACL Fest. I visited this weekend, and though the grass is still looking a bit dry, it seemed like everyone was just happy to enjoy the park + nice weather at the same time (a rarity, as I’m sure you know).
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