Klagenfurt

Suspension of the London connection leaves Klagenfurt Airport under pressure in its winter schedule.

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair is suspending its scheduled service between Klagenfurt Airport and London Stansted Airport for the upcoming winter flight period. No direct flights will be offered on this route between November 2026 and mid-March 2027. Company and airport representatives cite seasonally lower demand as the reason for the temporary suspension.

9 October 2026 09:05

Ryanair is withdrawing more aircraft from Vienna and canceling flights in Linz and Klagenfurt.

The controversy surrounding the cost structure of Austria's aviation sector has intensified once again. On October 7, 2026, Irish airline Ryanair announced its revised winter flight schedule for 2026, which includes the withdrawal of four passenger aircraft based at Vienna-Schwechat Airport and the cancellation of a total of twelve flight connections. According to the airline, this move is...

8 October 2026 06:45

Skyalps takes over and doubles the flight connection between Klagenfurt and Hamburg

Regional airline Skyalps will take over the scheduled service between Klagenfurt Airport and Hamburg Airport on December 17, 2026. As part of the change in operator, the service will be increased to two weekly flights in the winter schedule. Flights will operate on Thursdays and Sundays. Skyalps will thus replace the previous operator, Austrian Airlines.

6 October 2026 13:08

Austria's passenger numbers are in steep decline

Following the peak figures of previous years, commercial civil aviation at Austria's six airports experienced a noticeable decline in passenger and flight volume during the peak travel months of July and August 2026. According to preliminary data from the national statistics institute Statistics Austria, a total of 7.019.113 arriving, departing, and transit passengers were registered during this period. This corresponds to a

2 October 2026 12:37

Sharp decline: Klagenfurt was unable to benefit from the summer of 2026.

Klagenfurt Airport faces ongoing business and operational challenges. Current data from Statistics Austria for the busy summer months of July and August 2026 show a significant decline in both passenger numbers and commercial flight movements. Compared to other Austrian regional airports, the Carinthian airport...

2 October 2026 11:38

Klagenfurt: Justice system scrutinizes call option report

The Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office has expanded its investigations into the failed privatization and subsequent reversal of the ownership structure at Klagenfurt Airport. At the heart of the official review is an expert opinion from 2022 by a university professor, prepared before the public owners – the State of Carinthia – exercised their so-called call option.

September 30, 2026 07:33

Reorientation of infrastructure and real estate development at Klagenfurt Airport

Extensive construction work is underway at Klagenfurt Airport to redesign the terminal infrastructure. The current renovations focus on the construction of the so-called Wörthersee Terminal, a specialized handling hall for passengers of general aviation as well as private and business aircraft. With an investment of €1,5 million, the airport management aims to modernize the

September 25, 2026 12:39

1.600 participants at the third Airport Night Run in Klagenfurt

On September 12, 2026, the third edition of the Airport Night Run took place at Klagenfurt Airport. For this evening event, the regular runway of the Carinthian state airport was temporarily closed to regular air traffic and opened for recreational sports. With a total of 1.600 registered participants, the event was a great success.

September 14, 2026 09:33

Skyalps extends direct connection from Klagenfurt to Rome in winter

The South Tyrolean regional airline Skyalps is expanding its flight schedule at Klagenfurt Airport and will continue its direct connection to Rome beyond the summer season into the winter months. As announced by the operator and the Carinthian investment management company, the route will be served twice weekly from November 2026 to the end of March 2027. Flights will operate on Thursdays.

September 7, 2026 05:09

Military use of the infrastructure of Klagenfurt Airport and the partnership with the Austrian Armed Forces

In addition to its function for civil air traffic, Klagenfurt Airport regularly serves as a logistical and operational base for the Austrian Armed Forces. As part of military training and exercise programs, the Carinthian state airport provides its runways and parking areas for various aircraft. A recent example of this...

September 2, 2026 13:24