The city centre, particularly in the old town area, is very compact and so ideal for getting around on foot. There is a special bus service called The Sightseer which connects some of the major attractions in the area, such as the Alpine Zoo. Standard buses and trams link Innsbruck to surrounding villages.
Getting from the Airport to the City
Once landing on your flights to Innsbruck, getting to the city from Innsbruck Airport (INN) is a very straightforward process as the distance between the two locations is only 2.5 miles (4km). By car, it is a simple straight run along the A12, which is the major road in this area. Public transport options are varied and include shuttles and taxis. A regular bus service runs approximately every 15 minutes from the airport to the city centre.
Innsbruck airport overview
Innsbruck Airport is nestled in the Tyrolean Alps, close to the picturesque town of Innsbruck. Innsbruck Airport is well known to skiers and is the gateway to Western Austria’s popular slopes and ski resorts.
The airport has a decent selection of shops, including duty-free, and a range of restaurants and other amenities. With just one terminal, it’s an easy airport to navigate and the views of the mountains from the building are the perfect start (or end) to a holiday in the Alps.
Most airlines with flights to Innsbruck Airport offer seasonal services as the region is a popular winter holiday destination. Flights from cities across Europe are quite easy to find and many low-cost carriers offer cheap flights to Innsbruck Airport.
The terminal building is modest, but also perfectly sized for passengers eager to leave the airport and start their holiday in the scenic Austrian Alps.