Salzburg

Filzmoos: Winter weeks and the Gas Balloon World Championship are coming up.

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

15 December 2025 12:53

Billa opens fully automated market at Salzburg Airport

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.

9 December 2025 13:48

Salzburg: GP Aviation announces Pristina flights

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.

28 November 2025 09:25

Salzburg: The operational introduction of the biometric Entry/Exit System (EES)

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.

17 November 2025 13:32

The Salzburg mountain village of Filzmoos will host the Gas Balloon World Championship in 2026.

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.

13 November 2025 13:07

Eurowings expands its winter flight schedule from Salzburg to include exotic destinations and test routes.

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.

5 November 2025 13:07

Salzburg: New winter flight schedule connects the Alpine region with sunny destinations and metropolises

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,

15 October 2025 08:39

Ryanair announces new Salzburg route: Birmingham

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

13 October 2025 12:39

Transparent information: Salzburg Airport puts flight data online

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.

6 October 2025 09:09

New connections to Amsterdam: Transavia increases flight offerings from Salzburg

Salzburg Airport is expanding its flight connections to the Netherlands. Starting in summer 2026, the airline Transavia will increase the frequency of flights to Amsterdam from two to four weekly flights. The additional flight days on Tuesdays and Saturdays complement the existing connections on Thursdays and Sundays. This strategic decision responds

September 23, 2025 06:37