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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In a comprehensive analysis of the current winter season, the independent expert portal AirAdvisor has named Salzburg Airport the most reliable ski airport in Europe. While millions of winter sports enthusiasts often consider the lack of snow their biggest concern, aviation experts point out that the real threat to a successful holiday usually lies in unreliable flight connections.
Linz Airport will once again have a direct connection to the international air traffic hub Frankfurt from the end of March 2026. The Danish airline Danish Air Transport (DAT) will take over the strategically important route and plans to increase the frequency to up to 17 weekly flights after an initial operating phase. This is to ensure the profitability of the connection.
Salzburg Airport has presented its comprehensive flight schedule for the 2026 summer season, which includes a significant expansion of capacity and destinations. The focus is particularly on classic holiday destinations in the Mediterranean region and connections to international hubs. With partners such as Eurowings and Ryanair, the airport is increasing frequencies to Spain and...
Preparations for the 69th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett, the most prestigious event in international ballooning, are in full swing. With the announcement of the official list of participants, it is now certain that the World Championship, taking place from August 27th to September 5th, 2026 in Filzmoos, will reach historic proportions. A total of 29 balloon teams from 13 nations will compete.
Salzburg Airport is setting new standards in the care of passengers with physical disabilities. With the introduction of a state-of-the-art, fully electric boarding lift from Bulmor, the airport is investing in accessibility and safety on the apron. The new lift is the first of its kind in Austria and enables the so-called
Salzburg Airport will celebrate a historic milestone in its corporate history in 2026. Since its founding in 1926, the site has developed from a modest airfield into one of the most important transport hubs in the heart of Europe. To properly commemorate this anniversary, the airport company is hosting an event on June 20, 2026.
Salzburg Airport will expand its flight schedule for the upcoming 2026 summer season through its strategic partner Eurowings. The new routes will focus on attractive destinations in the Mediterranean, appealing to both individual travelers and organized group tours. For the first time, the Sardinian capital, Cagliari, in the south of the island, will be served directly.
Salzburg Airport WA Mozart concluded the 2025 financial year with a stable operating balance sheet and is now preparing for a comprehensive modernization phase and its 100th anniversary in 2026. Despite a slight decrease in passenger numbers to just under 1,8 million, the airport maintained its economically relevant maximum takeoff weight.
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
Salzburg Airport has become the second Austrian air traffic hub, after Vienna-Schwechat, to implement the new European Entry/Exit System (EES). Since November 12, 2025, the entry and exit of third-country nationals have been recorded electronically, replacing the previous manual stamping of passports. At a press conference on December 19, 2025, Interior Minister Gerhard emphasized the system's effectiveness.
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