Innsbruck Airport, also known locally as Kranebitten Airport, is the country’s largest international airport, located in Tyrol in western Austria. It is located approximately 4 kilometres from the centre of Innsbruck. Opened in 1925, the airport handles regional flights around the Alps as well as seasonal international traffic to other destinations in Europe. During the winter months, private jet activity increases significantly due to the large number of skiers travelling to the region.
Austria private jet charter prices
Although Innsbruck Airport air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Innsbruck are as follows.
| Light Jet | 13.650 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 18.950 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 26.050 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Innsbruck Airport
In 1920, the Tyrolean government decided to establish an air station in Innsbruck. On 1 June 1925, the first airport was inaugurated at Reichenau, east of the city, and the Munich-Innsbruck-Munich route was operated by Süddeutsche Aero Lloyd. Other scheduled connections followed, such as the launch of the Vienna-Salzburg-Innsbruck line by ÖLAG (Österreichische Luftverkehrs AG).
The foundation stone for the later airport at Höttinger Au near Kranebitten in the west of the city was laid by the French occupation forces in 1946, and two years later, on 15 January 1948, the new airport opened at its present location on Ulfiswiese. The most intensive use of the airport took place during the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. In the late 1970s, charter flight chains began to fly to Innsbruck Airport in both the summer and winter seasons, initiating a transformation in Innsbruck’s air traffic. This boom was consolidated in 1980 when the newly founded Tyrolean Airways launched the Innsbruck-Vienna and Innsbruck-Zurich routes.
Since the beginning of the 90s, modernisation work has been carried out at the airport. In 1990, the airport was enlarged with the construction of a new tower, a new air transport terminal in 1994, a redesigned arrivals hall in 1996 and the expansion of the departures hall in 2000. Finally, in 2021, a general renovation of the paved areas was carried out.
Attractions in Innsbruck
Among the points to visit in Innsbruck, one of the cities that best preserves its historical heritage; Triumphpforte (Triumphal Arch), which is considered as the symbol of the city, Wilten Basilica, which stands out with its Rococo architecture, Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), which was built in 1496 and attracts attention with its gothic structure, Ambras Castle, which is one of the most tourist attractions of the city, The Annasaule (Obelisk), which commemorates the liberation from the Bavarian invasion, the Bergiselschanze, one of the most advanced winter sports facilities in Europe, the Helblinghaus, one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque style, and the Stadtturm, which offers a bird’s eye view of the city.
Innsbruck airport transport details
There are train, bus, taxi and car rental options for getting from Innsbruck Airport to the city centre. Innsbruck trains operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB) depart from the train station outside the port every 30 minutes and reach the city centre in about 10 minutes. Buses, which are also located outside the airport, depart every 10 minutes and reach the city centre within 15-20 minutes.
The only alternative to reach the city centre quickly outside of bus and train hours is the 24/7 taxi service. It is possible to reach the centre within 5 minutes with the taxis located outside the port. The last alternative is to rent a car from the offices of different car rental companies.
