Optimistic outlook for the winter flight schedule at Innsbruck Airport

Next Sunday the change to the new winter flight schedule will officially take place, and Innsbruck Airport will be presenting a number of exciting new features and expanded flight connections.

The return of the important connection to Frankfurt and the increase in frequencies on the route to Vienna are the first major highlights of the 2024/25 winter flight schedule. These changes reflect the airport's commitment to strengthening both local and international connections and offering passengers a diverse range of travel options.

return to Frankfurt

A particularly pleasing aspect is the reintroduction of the direct connection to Frankfurt, which will resume this Sunday after a break of several months. The route was temporarily suspended at the end of March 2024 due to capacity bottlenecks in the Lufthansa Group. The new daily connection, offered by the Lufthansa subsidiary AirDolomiti, is a sign of the increasing stability and positive developments in air traffic. The airport administration is currently working to ensure that this connection can be operated year-round, even beyond the winter.

Extended offer to Vienna

Austrian Airlines is also expanding its flight offering and increasing the frequency of flights to Vienna. From now on, the connection will be expanded to up to three flights per day, giving passengers more flexibility when planning their trips. These expansions are not only important for passengers, but also help to strengthen the economic ties between Innsbruck and the Austrian capital.

New destinations and frequency increases

During December, Innsbruck Airport will also be offering three completely new destinations. The new route to Madrid will be served by Iberia with two flights per week, while connections to Warsaw and Riga will be offered once a week by LOT Polish Airlines and Air Baltic respectively. These new destinations not only expand the travel offer for passengers, but also the possibilities for business travelers and tourists who want to visit the region.

Existing flight connections to other popular destinations such as Amsterdam, Athens, Birmingham, Brussels, Hamburg and London Heathrow will also be increased. In total, up to 2024 connections per week will be offered from and to Innsbruck in winter 25/171, which means an increase in frequencies and a wider network of international connections.

International Focus

This internationally oriented strategy of Innsbruck Airport aims to increase the attractiveness of the location for both holidaymakers and business travelers.

The destinations that connect Innsbruck with international hubs are also impressive. With Amsterdam, Athens, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Warsaw and Vienna, there are seven major transfer airports available that provide passengers with worldwide connections.

forecasts for the winter season

Innsbruck Airport is optimistic about the upcoming winter season and, depending on the weather conditions in the coming weeks, expects an annual passenger result of around 860.000 passengers for the whole of 2024. The combination of an extensive range of flights, the return of important connections and the expansion of new routes lays the foundation for a successful winter season.

Overall, Innsbruck Airport's new winter flight schedule shows a clear strategy to improve air traffic connections and increase passenger numbers. The developments are of great importance not only for the airport itself, but also for the regional economy and tourism, as they significantly increase accessibility to the Tyrol region.