Innsbruck Airport (INN) is Austria's third-busiest airport after Vienna and Salzburg. It is the aerial gateway to the Tyrol region, and flying into it makes it easy to reach some of Europe's best-known ski resorts.
The airport is located 4 km west of Innsbruck's city centre.
Innsbruck Airport operates year-round but is much busier during the winter, when skiers from all over Europe head to St. Anton am Arlberg, Ischgl, Sölden, Kitzbühel, Mayrhofen, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, the Stubai Valley, and other ski resorts across the Austrian Alps.
Major Airlines - Austrian Airlines, Eurowings
Austrian Airlines has at least one daily flight to Vienna throughout the year. During the winter, the airline also flies to larger European capitals such as Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, and Warsaw.
The airline with the most routes and flights at INN is Eurowings. The airline flies skiers to Innsbruck from several German cities in the winter and allows holidaymakers to reach seaside towns in Greece, Spain, and Italy in the summer.
Other large airlines that fly to/from Innsbruck Airport in the summer are Transavia (serves Amsterdam), easyJet (serves London-Gatwick), Jet2.com (serves Birmingham and Manchester), and the leisure carrier TUI Airways (serves destinations in Spain and Turkey).
Many of the already mentioned airlines also fly in the winter. Other carriers that link winter sport enthusiasts with the Austrian Alps include Air Baltic, British Airways, and Finnair.
Terminal Layout and Gates
Innsbruck Airport has a single terminal building. It is small and compact, with walking distances never longer than 5 minutes.
Most of the time, INN is not very busy, and queues are short. However, at certain times during the winter season, queues of up to 30 minutes can form at both the Check-in and the Security Checkpoint.
Another thing to note is that the airport only has apron boarding, so you will have to walk directly across the tarmac to the aircraft. It’s a good idea to prepare for this during the winter when stepping outside into Alpine temperatures is guaranteed.
Free Wi-Fi and other services
Innsbruck Airport offers unlimited free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal.
Additional passenger services at the airport include:
ATMs: Several Austrian banks have cash machines in Arrivals.
Lost & Found: There are two Lost & Found counters in the Arrivals Hall.
Airport tours: Offered from mid-May to the end of September, and appointments are required. Tours last 1 hour and cost 35 EUR per group.
Scenic flights: At least 7 companies provide scenic panoramic flights over the Austrian Tyrol.
Lounges at Innsbruck Airport
The airport's only business lounge is the Tyrol Lounge, located after Security, on the first floor near Gates 11/12. It’s open every day from 5 AM to 7 PM.
Free access is available to business-class and other eligible airline-status passengers, as well as to the most popular lounge programmes, including Priority Pass and Lounge KEY. Paid access is available to everyone else, allowing stays of up to 2.5 hours for the standard adult price of 46.50 EUR.
The lounge offers various types of food and drinks, reading materials, and Wi-Fi. It’s relatively small, but it offers a peaceful atmosphere with views of the apron and surrounding scenic mountains.
Dining Options at INN
The airport is not big, and there isn’t a depth of choice when it comes to dining. Nevertheless, you will be able to find different cafes and restaurants to suit your dietary needs while waiting for a flight.
In the main hall, you will find:
Der Bäcker Ruetz: A Tyrolean bakery and cafe chain open from 5 AM to 6:30 PM.
Café Testa Rossa: A coffee house open from 5 AM to 6:30 PM.
On the first floor, the main dining place is the Fly Inn Bistro. It’s open from 10 AM to 6 PM every day and offers international cuisine with views of the apron.
Airside, there is a bar in the Schengen zone and a bar in the Non-Schengen zone.
Transport to and from the airport
The airport is just under 5 km from the city center of Innsbruck. In most cases, the travel time by car is around 10 minutes, while public buses take approximately 20 minutes.
The main public transport option is Bus Route F, which connects the airport directly with Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) via the city centre. The first bus from the main station leaves at 5:32 AM, while the last bus from the airport leaves at 11:08 PM. Single tickets cost 2.60 EUR, purchasable from the ticket machine at the bus stop. If you’d like a ticket that allows transfers, you need to use the IVB mobile app.
To reach other places in Austria or neighboring countries, it’s best to take a long-distance train from Innsbruck Main Station.
Taxis are always available outside Arrivals. A trip to Innsbruck's Old Town costs around 20 EUR. Uber is available in Austria, including the Tyrol region, and prices are similar to those of taxis.
During the winter, numerous shuttle companies provide direct transfers from the airport to major ski resorts throughout Tyrol, including St. Anton, Ischgl, Sölden, Mayrhofen, Seefeld, and Kitzbühel. It’s worth inquiring with your accommodation or tour agent for more information, or checking the airport’s official website.
Lastly, to explore more of Tyrol or Austria as a whole, you should consider renting a car. The car rental desks are located in a dedicated car park opposite the terminal - around 50 meters from the entrance via a covered walkway. Companies including international giants such as Alamo, Avis, Europcar, and Hertz, as well as local providers like Buchbinder and Rent Easy Tyrol.
Parking at Inn
Innsbruck Airport offers 450 outdoor spaces and more than 1200 parking spaces in the multi-storey car park. All parking facilities are within a 5-minute walk of the terminal and allow for a 10-minute fee-free stay to begin.
The short-term car parks and P1 and P3. The hourly rate is 3.70 EUR with a daily maximum of 37 EUR.
The long-term car parks are P4 and P5. The hourly rate is 3.20 EUR with a daily maximum of 32 EUR and discounts for longer stays. The weekly stay costs 70 EUR.
All parking lots use a chip-coin system. There are payment machines available at the terminal exit, the entrance to the car park, and in front of the General Aviation Center.
Hotels near Innsbruck Airport
The closest hotel is Penz West Hotel, located just 500 meters from the terminal. It is extremely well-rated, the rooms are modern and elegant, and the prices are reasonable.
Another nearby option is Wist Innsbruck, which is even closer to the terminal. It’s a budget hotel with shared bathroom facilities and is suitable for those wishing to stay somewhere cheap for a night before a flight or after a late arrival.
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