From December 1, 2024, there will be a significant innovation at Innsbruck Airport: The Spanish airline Iberia will be launching direct scheduled flights between Innsbruck and the Spanish capital Madrid for the first time. These flights will be offered twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, until March 26, 2025. A modern Airbus A320neo will be used, which can accommodate around 180 passengers. This direct connection not only improves accessibility for tourists, but also brings significant benefits for local tourism and the regional economy. A new bridge between Tyrol and Spain The introduction of direct flights to Madrid gives Tyroleans the opportunity to visit one of Europe's most important cultural metropolises in a short time. With over three million inhabitants, Madrid is not only the seat of the Spanish royal family, but also a city known for its rich cultural treasures, historical sights and vibrant way of life. This offers Tyroleans the perfect opportunity to experience this city for a short city trip. Travelers from Spain, who have increasingly discovered Tyrol as an attractive travel destination, are also benefiting. In recent years, Spain has developed strongly as a source market for guests in Tyrol. Barbara Plattner, Managing Director of Innsbruck Tourism, emphasizes that the number of overnight stays by Spanish tourists last winter increased by more than 40% compared to the pre-Corona period. The new flight connection therefore offers further potential to meet this increasing demand and attract even more visitors from Spain to the region. The flight data at a glance: Flight number From Departure time To Arrival time