Innsbruck Airport serves the capital of the Austrian Tyrol, surrounded by the Alps and a historic venue for Winter Olympics, serving as a key reference point for snow sports in Central Europe.
It is located just a few kilometers from the city center of Innsbruck.
How to get to Innsbruck Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to INN
Parking near Innsbruck Airport
Parking of small dimensions is available a few minutes from the terminal.
It is not staffed but video-monitored; approximately €1.30/hour (first 30 minutes free) with a daily cap of about €13 for the first day.
How to get to Innsbruck from INN
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Innsbruck Airport
Major car rental companies have counters here, particularly sought after during ski season for reaching Tyrolean resorts.
Bring your driving license, identity document, and credit card in the driver's name; in winter check whether the vehicle includes winter tyres or chains. Austrian citizens and nationals of other EU/EEA countries may drive with their national license alone; all others generally need an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well.
Hotels near Innsbruck Airport
Centre and central station
Bus F from the Hauptbahnhof (Triumphpforte area) every 15-30 minutes, about 20-minute journey, single ticket €4. By taxi, 10-15 minutes.
Best for: Any stay: the whole city is 10-20 minutes from the airport, with the pedestrian Altstadt and the Hauptbahnhof close to each other.
- No area is really inconvenient: bus F links the airport and the centre in about 20 minutes
- The pedestrian Altstadt with the Goldenes Dachl is reachable on foot from the station in 10-15 minutes
- There's no train to the airport: outside bus F's hours, only a taxi is left
- During the winter sports high season, traffic to the airport can lengthen taxi times
Recommended hotels
- AC Hotel by Marriott Innsbruck On Salurner Strasse, a stone's throw from the Triumphal Arch and the central station; one of the newest Marriott properties in the city, with an in-house casino. View availability
- Altstadthotel Weisses Kreuz A building from 1465 right in the pedestrian centre, 103 metres from the Goldenes Dachl; renovated in 2020 with a rooftop bar on the sixth floor. View availability
- Radisson RED Innsbruck A 4-minute walk from the central station, with a panoramic rooftop bar overlooking the surrounding mountains; 161 air-conditioned rooms with an espresso machine. View availability
- ibis Innsbruck Right in front of the central station, a 5-minute walk from the Triumphal Arch; a budget option, with breakfast noted as a strong point. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The airport, surrounded by spectacular alpine scenery, features a compact terminal with heavily seasonal traffic tied to winter sports.
Given the compact layout, walking from check-in to the gate takes just a few minutes; security checks can be longer during peak weekend traffic in ski season.
Map of Innsbruck Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get to the centre of Innsbruck from the airport?
By bus line F, convenient given the short distance between the airport and the old town.
Q. Is Innsbruck airport convenient for skiing in Tyrol?
Yes, it's the main air gateway to Tyrol's ski resorts, with seasonal charter flights in the winter months.
Q. Is it worth renting a winter car in Innsbruck?
Yes, always check that the vehicle includes winter tyres or chains for mountain roads.
Q. Is there a direct train from Innsbruck airport?
No, you need to reach Hauptbahnhof station by bus or taxi.
Flight board
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