| Popular Airport | Innsbruck Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 40 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 5372 Km |
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Gilgit-Baltistan, Skardu Airport serves as an important gateway for adventurers and tourists alike to explore the natural beauty of this region. Due to its strategic location, reaching or departing from Skardu Airport is a hassle-free affair, facilitated by several transportation options tailored to the needs of visitors.
Taxis
One of the most direct ways to get to or from Skardu Airport is by taxi. Taxis are readily available outside the terminal and provide a hassle-free means of transportation to Skardu city or other nearby attractions. Fares can vary depending on the distance and specific destination, so it's advisable to negotiate and agree on a price before beginning your journey.
Private Car Services
For a more personalized experience, private car services can be arranged. These services offer the comfort and flexibility of exploring Skardu at your own pace, with the added benefit of a knowledgeable driver who can double as a guide to the region. Booking in advance is recommended to ensure availability on arrival.
Rental Cars
Travelers looking for the ultimate freedom to explore may opt for a rental car, which is available at the Skardu airport. This option is best suited for those who are familiar with driving in mountainous terrain and are comfortable navigating the roads of Gilgit-Baltistan on their own. Renting a car allows for spontaneous detours and visits to off-the-beaten-path destinations that are less accessible by public transport or taxi.
Given the natural terrain and scenic routes that characterize the region, driving in Skardu is an adventure in itself. However, it's important to be aware of local driving conditions and weather patterns, especially during the colder months when the roads can be challenging.
You can take the train from Innsbruck Airport to get to Innsbruck city centre, which is 4km away from the airport. In addition you can also use the taxis that are available outside the terminal 24/7. Another option is to rent a car and go comfortably to the city centre. Regardless of what transport option you use, it will take a maximum of 15 minutes to get to Innsbruck city centre from the airport.
It’s both practical and economic to take one of the trains operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB) to central Innsbruck from Innsbruck Airport. You can reach Mitterweg/Unterführung and Innsbruck Westbahnhof’a (Egger-Lienz-Sraße) with the train that you take from the station just outside of the terminal building. The trains that leave every half an hour from Innsbruck Airport take approximately 10 minutes to reach central Innsbruck. As of 2017, the price for a single one-way ticket is between 4 and 7 euro. If you call Austrian Railways ahead of your flight then you can reserve a seat for a reduced price and learn up to date departure times.
Taking the bus is without a doubt the most economic way to reach central Innsbruck from Innsbruck Airport. Some of the bus stops for the buses that leave every minutes from the airport are as follows: Uni-Sportstätten, Steinbockweg, Fischerhäuslweg, Angergasse, Exlgasse, Bachlechnerstraße, Unterbergerstraße and Triumphpforte (Leopoldstraße), which is the last stop. The price for a ticket on the F line bus that will take you to Innsbruck city centre in around 13 to 20 minutes from the airport is only 4 euro.
If you want to take a taxi for reasons such as having extra or heavy luggage, or arriving to the airport at a very late time, then there are airport taxis that are in service 24/7. If you don’t find an airport taxi at the airport then you needn’t worry as there are many private taxi companies you can call such as: Innsbruck Taxi (+436506368830), Dolphin Taxi (+43512580909), Airport Transfer & Taxi Alpstria (+436507111294) and Taxi 5311 (+4351253110). It’s likely that you’ll be in the city centre in 5 minutes with the taxi you can take from Innsbruck Airport for a cost of between 15 and 18 euro.
Since Innsbruck Airport is a large and well-established international airport, there are plenty of international car rental agencies. Some of these are Avis and Budget (+435125717540), Europcar Österreich (+4318661660), Hertz (+43512580901), Megadrive (+43501054150) and Sixt (+435122929390). If you make a reservation before your arrival to the airport then you can complete the rental procedures quickly and collect your car without wasting any time. You can get to Innsbruck city centre in 5-6 minutes using the Fürstenweg and B171 road.
