Vienna International Airport recommends in a press release that passengers planning a summer vacation should book their tickets or package tours now. The airport also points out that many countries are gradually loosening their entry and quarantine regulations.

Popular European holiday countries are loosening their travel regulations - Airlines and tour operators offer cheap deals and high flexibility when booking - Arrive relaxed with the right preparation - Vienna Airport offers cheap COVID-19 tests with quick results

In good time before the start of the Whitsun holidays, numerous holiday countries are loosening their entry regulations. In the future, entry into Italy, Croatia, Greece and Spain will be completely free of quarantine for Austrian tourists with a vaccination or negative test certificate:

Greece: Entry for tourists is currently possible without the obligation to quarantine, a vaccination or negative test certificate (PCR test not older than 72 hours) as well as an entry form, which is best to be filled out online in advance, must be presented upon entry.

Spain: Entry for tourists is currently possible without the obligation to quarantine, a vaccination or negative test certificate (PCR test not older than 72 hours) as well as an entry form, which is best to be filled out online in advance, must be presented upon entry.

Croatia: Entry for tourists is currently possible without the obligation to quarantine.A vaccination or negative test certificate (PCR or antigen test not older than 48 hours) as well as an entry form, which is best completed online in advance, must be presented upon entry.

Italy: From May 16, entry is possible for tourists without the obligation to quarantine.A vaccination or negative test certificate (PCR or antigen test not older than 48 hours) as well as an entry form, which is best completed online in advance, must be presented upon arrival.

Vienna Airport assumes that the airlines will raise their prices as demand increases. As a result, travelers are advised to buy their summer and autumn vacation tickets now. Quarantine requirements will also no longer apply to many countries when returning to Austria from mid-May. Nobody has to worry about being left with costs: Numerous airlines and tour operators offer very flexible rebooking and cancellation options. With the right preparation for the immigration formalities, you arrive relaxed at your holiday destination and also back to Austria.