Innsbruck

ÖAMTC air rescue implements new operational standards in Tyrol

Emergency medical services in Tyrol and the surrounding regions are about to undergo a significant expansion of capacity. The ÖAMTC air rescue service has announced comprehensive upgrades to the Christophorus 4 emergency helicopter base in Reith near Kitzbühel, affecting both availability and technical capabilities. Starting with the beginning of this year's summer season, service hours will be extended.

April 17, 2026 09:37

Traditional company Tyrolean Jet Services is considering withdrawing from Innsbruck

The Tyrolean aviation landscape is facing a watershed moment that could mark the end of a decades-long era at Innsbruck Airport. The renowned business charter company Tyrolean Jet Services, once known worldwide as the exclusive corporate airline of the Swarovski Group, is apparently preparing to withdraw completely from the Austrian state for which it is named. This information comes from company sources and statements by management.

March 19, 2026 15:26

Expansion of flight connections between Innsbruck and Amsterdam

Innsbruck Airport is preparing to strengthen its international connections in the coming summer season. As announced by officials of the Tyrolean capital's airport, the Dutch airline Transavia will significantly expand its presence at Innsbruck. At the heart of this expansion is the strategically important route to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, which will be expanded in the coming months.

March 4, 2026 07:31

Austria: Passenger numbers and freight volume will increase significantly in 2025

The Austrian aviation industry looks back on a successful 2025 financial year, characterized by a steady recovery and some record figures. As the Austrian Airports Association (AÖV) announced in its latest annual report, the country's six commercial airports – Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz, and Klagenfurt – produced a total of approximately 36,5 million aircraft.

31 January 2026 11:08

Tyrol as an aviation hub is on the rise: Innsbruck Airport concludes its anniversary year 2025 with increased passenger numbers.

Innsbruck Airport has concluded its 100th anniversary with a positive balance sheet, defying the volatile developments in the European air transport market. Despite structural challenges and the renewed discontinuation of the important connection to Frankfurt am Main, Austria's third-largest airport recorded a total of 882.876 passengers in 2025. This corresponds to

19 January 2026 10:33

Structural change and infrastructural adjustments at Innsbruck Airport

Innsbruck Airport is undergoing a period of profound change, affecting both its operational connection to the city and its long-term strategic orientation within the international air transport network. Since January 11, 2026, a new direct connection, the Airport Express FX, has complemented the transport services between the city center and the airport.

13 January 2026 04:32

Debate over Austrian air passenger tax: Transport Minister rejects abolition

With the start of the winter season, the Austrian regional airports in Innsbruck, Salzburg, and Linz are once again moving into the spotlight of economic attention. In Innsbruck, in particular, two-thirds of the annual passenger volume is handled during the winter months, with holidaymakers from Great Britain and the Netherlands representing the most important customer group. Against this backdrop, the

4 January 2026 14:29

Eurowings resumes Düsseldorf–Innsbruck flights after a break

Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings resumed its flight connection between Düsseldorf and Innsbruck on December 12, 2025, after a long hiatus, adding it to its winter flight schedule. The first Airbus A320 landed punctually at 13:00 PM at Innsbruck Airport, where passengers and crew were greeted with a traditional Tyrolean welcome. The direct route

17 December 2025 13:05

Digitization of Schengen border controls: Innsbruck Airport launches test phase for EES

Innsbruck Airport (INN) began the testing phase for the European Union's new digital entry/exit system (EES) on Friday. The EES, which will replace the current passport stamp and is to be gradually introduced by April 9, 2026, will in future record the biometric data of travelers from third countries.

24 November 2025 14:08

Northern Germany and Great Britain in focus: Innsbruck Airport presents robust winter flight program 2025/26

Innsbruck Airport (INN) has presented a strong winter flight program for the 2025/26 season, underlining Tyrol's central importance in international winter tourism. A total of 24 European cities in 13 countries are included in the flight schedule. The most important new addition will be the route to Düsseldorf, which will be operated twice a week from mid-December 2025 by the long-standing

September 29, 2025 12:39