This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from Austria.
This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from Austria, one of Aviation.Direct's two home bases. The latest information from Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz and Klagenfurt You will always find the latest information in this section.
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Austria's regional airports are in crisis. In addition to Klagenfurt and Linz, the perennial favorites of recent years, a third player has now suddenly become a cause for concern, something previously considered almost unimaginable: Innsbruck Airport! An analysis by Andreas Knoll. The Frankfurt connection has been cut.
The Austrian aviation industry has experienced an unprecedented rollercoaster ride in recent years. Following the abrupt slump in 2020, which brought international air traffic to a near standstill, a phase of slow but steady recovery began, culminating in a strong upswing in 2024 and 2025. An analysis
Klagenfurt Airport hosted a night run for the second time. Around 1.500 participants completed the 5,5-kilometer course on the runway, an increase over the previous year. The event attracted more participants than in the previous year. The net proceeds from the run will be donated to the Carinthian Cancer Aid.
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the Klagenfurt Airport Night Run will take place for the second time. The event, organized in cooperation with the State of Carinthia, expects up to 1.500 participants. The airport's night-lit runway will serve as the running route. Runners can run a 5,5-kilometer route.
The flight connection between Vienna and Klagenfurt celebrates its 65th anniversary this year – a milestone jointly celebrated by Austrian Airlines and Klagenfurt Airport. Since 1960, this flight route has served as an indispensable link for the Austrian federal province of Carinthia, connecting the state capital not only with the federal capital Vienna,
Klagenfurt Airport is undergoing a phase of profound transformation. In light of the need to develop new revenue streams and secure its economic foundation, the airport operating company has initiated a strategic reorientation. Instead of relying solely on the traditional airline business, the airport site is increasingly being developed into a multifunctional location. The latest plans
Austrian Airlines will continue to offer its non-stop service between Klagenfurt and Hamburg in the upcoming 2025/26 winter flight schedule. From December 20, 2025, to March 14, 2026, travelers can once again connect the two cities non-stop every Saturday. The resumption of the route for the third consecutive winter season underscores the confidence
The first holiday flight of the Danish airline Alsie Express landed at Klagenfurt Airport on August 2. The airline, which operates in cooperation with the tour operator Gislev Rejser, is bringing holidaymakers from Sonderborg, Denmark, to Carinthia. The flights will operate on Saturdays in August and are intended to boost tourism in the region.
Klagenfurt Airport is making a remarkable comeback and is presenting a positive performance for the first half of 2025. With the highest passenger volume in over a decade and strategic investments in infrastructure, the Carinthian airport is repositioning itself as a versatile aviation hub and an important gateway for business and tourism in southern Austria.
Last Saturday, June 28, 2025, Klagenfurt Airport hosted the renowned innovation conference TEDxKlagenfurt. This first-ever event on the airport grounds exceeded expectations, with over 600 participants, a new attendance record for TEDxKlagenfurt. Under the motto "UP – Unique Perspectives," guests gathered to listen to presentations by international speakers.
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