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What are the new flights to and from Austrian airports in 2024?

With Austria’s airports announcing their flight schedules for 2024, travellers can reach a number of new locations.

What are the new flights to and from Austrian airports in 2024?
An Austrian Airlines aircraft disembarking passengers at Vienna International Airport in 2021. Photo: Daniel SLIM / AFP

All are reached through three of the nation’s largest airports – Vienna, Salzburg and Graz.

Vienna

From Vienna’s International Airport travellers will have the greatest pick of new destinations.

Starting in late October, Austrian Airlines, the nation’s flagship airline, now flies to the Spanish city of Seville, in the region of Andalucia. Direct flights take off each Tuesday and Saturday. 

Additionally, Austrian Airlines has added a new flight to the Finnish city of Rovaniemi in Lappland, otherwise known as ‘the official home of Santa Claus’. The airline also flies to the nearby city of Kittila, home of ski resorts, as well as a great place to view the ‘Northern Lights’. Both direct flights occur each Saturday. 

Budget carrier Ryanair has also begun expanding its offerings from the capital’s airport, flying to the Polish capital of Warsaw on a daily basis, and the Italian city of Treviso every day of the week apart from Tuesdays. 

Finally, Italian airline Aeroitalia has begun flying daily between Vienna and Ancona, capital of the Marche region, since October 2023. The city is a central departure point for cruises throughout the Adriatic.

Salzburg

Commencing July 10th 2024, travellers will be able to fly directly from Salzburg to the historic Tunisian city of Monastir, every Wednesday, via Tunisian carrier Nouvelair Tunisie.

Graz

From Graz, travellers will also have access to a new destination in the coming year. Commencing April 2nd 2024, Turkish airline Sunexpress will be flying three times weekly to the popular destination of Antalya. These flights will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Graz has also been named a second Eurowings hub in Austria after Vienna, so expect to have more destinations added to the schedule.

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Klimaticket: How to get your free Austria-wide transport pass

Austria is rolling out its free transport passes for young people to promote climate-friendly travel. Here's who's entitled to one and how to get it.

Klimaticket: How to get your free Austria-wide transport pass

Austria’s Climate Ministry announced in a press release that it will roll out its free Klimaticket offer for 18-year-olds on July 1st.

The Klimaticket is a yearly pass that, at €1,095 per year, covers nearly all public transport nationwide. So, for about €3 a day, it’s possible to ride from Vienna to Salzburg and around town without any extra expenses. You just hop on the train and go. It’s very similar to the popular Jahreskarte, or yearly ticket, in the Viennese public transport, which allows for unlimited travel in public transport within the city for €1 a day.

With the Austria-wide Klimaticket, you not only have access to Vienna’s public transport but also to the entire national network. This makes the national pass a valuable option for those who frequently travel across city limits. The subsidised offer is designed to encourage greener travel choices, and the federal government has announced that it will provide one year of Klimaticket for free to every 18-year-old residing in Austria.

Climate Minister Leonore Gewessler described the scheme as a “piece of freedom for young adults” that will start on July 1st. It was previously announced last year, as The Local reported.

READ ALSO: The spectacular Austrian train routes you can take with the Klimaticket

How will it work?

All people who have celebrated their 18th birthday since January 1st, 2024 and are registered with their residence in Austria can have the free KlimaTicket Austria issued. 

The ticket is then valid for one year—the start of validity can be freely chosen by young adults between their 18th and 21st birthdays. 

According to the Climate Ministry, the free KlimaTicket can be easily collected from the official sales and service points.

The government said around 88,000 people are eligible each year, and the authorities are earmarking €120 million for the project. 

“Young adults are being introduced to public transport as a logical, environmentally friendly alternative in everyday life. In this way, we want to inspire as many young people as possible to use public transport in the long term,” the Ministry added.

READ ALSO: Which non-Austrian destinations can you reach with a Klimaticket?

How can I pick up my Klimaticket?

The ticket can be applied for at sales outlets from June 3rd, 2024 and will be valid from July 1st. The KlimaTicket must be applied for in person at any KlimaTicket Ö sales and service points (except Wiener Linien). 

You must bring an official photo ID, a photo and a residence confirmation (not older than six months). You can find the sales and service partners online at klimaticket.at/partner.

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