Although cold, the high alpine resorts are usually much sunnier
in winter than below in the valleys where fog and cloud persist,
but in summer (June to August) the Alps may become cloudy during
the hotter part of the day. In autumn and spring some alpine
valleys, particularly those running from south to north, experience
the warm and very dry wind known as the
, which can quickly melt snow and trigger off
avalanches on the mountain slopes.
Innsbruck - Kranebitten Airport
Location: The airport is located 2.5 miles (about 4km) west of
Innsbruck.
Time: Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between April and
October).
Getting to the city:
Public bus route F connects Innsbruck Airport with the city
centre. Journey time is about 20 minutes.
Car Rental:
Car rental companies include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Megadrive,
Budget, and Sixt.
Airport Taxis:
Taxis are available outside the arrivals area. A journey to the
city centre should take about 15 minutes.
Facilities:
Facilities include ATMs, bureaux de change, restaurants and
cafes, internet access, baby-changing rooms, and duty-free
shopping.
Parking
Parking at Innsbruck Airport is free for the first 30 minutes,
then charges €2.10 per hour up to €21 for the first day in
short-term parking. €21 is charged per day thereafter. Prices are
slightly cheaper in the long-term lots. One week is charged at €88
in the long-term lots. Parking is available in a multilevel garage
connected to the terminal by a covered walkway. During winter, P1
and P5 are not available.