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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After a lengthy hiatus, Sundor, a subsidiary of the Israeli airline El Al, is resuming its direct service between Salzburg Airport and Tel Aviv. Flights will be offered twice weekly during the winter season, on Thursdays and Sundays. This resumption is seen as an important signal of strengthening the airline's position.
Filzmoos in the Austrian state of Salzburg will once again establish itself as a central hub for global aeronautics in 2026. The mountain village, known as the "Balloon Village of the Alps," is preparing for a double major event: the traditional International Hot Air Balloon Weeks in January will mark the beginning of the year, followed by the prestigious Gas Balloon World Championship, the Coupe
The Billa supermarket chain has opened a new, fully automated self-service store called Billa Box at Salzburg Airport (WA Mozart). With a sales area of almost 60 square meters, the store offers over 1.100 different items, including ready meals, snacks, and everyday essentials. The Billa Box is open daily.
Salzburg Airport is expanding its route network in the coming months with a new direct connection to Kosovo. Starting in summer 2026, the airline GP Aviation will offer nonstop flights to the capital, Pristina. The new route is specifically aimed at various target groups, including tourists, business travelers, and the large Kosovar community.
Salzburg Airport WA Mozart officially began the operational implementation of the European Entry/Exit System (EES) on November 12, 2025. This digital innovation, which replaces traditional manual passport stamping at the Schengen external borders, is a key pillar of the European Smart Borders program. It follows years of delays at the EU level and a launch in Austria.
The Salzburg mountain village of Filzmoos will become the center of the international aviation elite in late summer 2026. From August 27th to September 5th, the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett, the official world championship in long-distance gas ballooning, will take place there. This competition is considered the oldest and most prestigious in ballooning and traditionally attracts the best balloonists from around the world.
Eurowings is expanding its flight schedule from Salzburg Airport (SZG) for the upcoming winter season 2025/2026 with several new, attractive destinations. For the first time, direct flights to Marrakech (Morocco) will be offered, as well as weekly connections to Lebanon. Additionally, service to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, will begin initially as a trial. Eurowings now offers two weekly direct flights.
Salzburg Airport is presenting an expanded and diversified flight program for the coming winter season, combining the location's traditional role as a gateway to the Alps with a growing range of international destinations. Given the continued desire of many travelers from Austria and southern Germany to escape the cold season and head for the sun,
The Irish airline Ryanair is launching a new connection from Salzburg Airport to Birmingham in the UK in its 2025 winter flight schedule. From December 6, 2025, the route will be served once a week. The announcement is part of the airline's expanded winter program for Austria. In addition to the new destination Birmingham, Ryanair is offering
Salzburg Airport WA Mozart has launched a new, interactive web platform called InsightFull to provide residents with detailed and transparent real-time air traffic information. The platform, which is already in use at international hubs such as London Gatwick, Toronto, and Sydney, is designed to monitor flight movements.
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