INN → ISG
Ischgl from Innsbruck Airport
Up the Paznaun to 1,377 metres. One valley, one way in, and we keep an eye on the road.
The route
From Innsbruck Airport the drive heads west on the Inntal motorway to the Pians, Ischgl exit. There we turn into the Paznaun valley and drive through See and Kappl to Ischgl at 1,377 metres. The valley is much narrower than the Inn valley, and the road is correspondingly winding.
The Paznaun ends at Galtür, the only Walser community in Tyrol. From there the Silvretta High Alpine Road, a toll road, crosses into the Montafon in Vorarlberg, but it is always closed in winter. During that time the Paznaun is a dead-end valley with a single road, no alternative route and, at times, very heavy traffic.
That is why we keep a close eye on traffic for our guests, especially in heavy snowfall. Closures in the Paznaun are rare, but they do happen, and when they do they affect everyone at once. We plan every trip to and from Ischgl with that in mind. Our vehicles carry full winter equipment from 1 November onwards.
Ischgl itself is compact, and most accommodation is right in the village. We drive to your door, not to the edge of the village.
Private transfer vs. public transport
The private transfer runs straight from the arrivals hall to your accommodation, whatever time you land, with no changes and no hauling gear and luggage between trains and buses.
The fixed price is per vehicle, not per person: two people pay the same as seven, gear and luggage included. The longer the route, the further it comes in below the cost of individual public transport tickets.
By public transport you first go from the airport into Innsbruck to the main station or the Westbahnhof, take the train to Landeck-Zams and then the local bus up the Paznaun to Ischgl. The bus ride alone takes an hour, and there are two changes with waits for connections on top.
Timing is what really matters. Buses into the Paznaun thin out towards the evening, and if you land late in Innsbruck you may reach Landeck-Zams at an hour when the question becomes how to cover the last forty kilometres. Add luggage, ski bags and board bags, after a tiring day of travel and perhaps with children.
When you travel
Ischgl has a very long season. It traditionally opens in late November with the season-opening concert and runs into May. The concert weekends at the start and end of the season bring extra traffic into the valley.
In peak season Saturday is the classic changeover day. Outbound traffic builds steadily from breakfast time until early evening. Inbound, it is busy from early morning, because locals from the surrounding area also drive to Ischgl to ski. Delays are all but guaranteed on those days, especially in bad weather, so we plan trips to make sure flights are caught.
Night arrivals cost the same as daytime ones.
Arrival and meeting point
Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Before you travel we send you the vehicle’s make, model and registration, along with your driver’s name and phone number.
Always give us your flight number when you book. We then track your flight in real time and allow for delays, diversions and early landings automatically. We wait 60 minutes free of charge after landing, which covers passport control and baggage reclaim.
Please switch off flight mode on your mobile phone once you land, so we can reach you.
The return journey: Ischgl to Innsbruck Airport
The return journey also has a fixed price, just like the outbound. We collect you from your departure address. You are welcome to book the return when you book your outbound transfer, or at a later date.
On departure day we plan particularly generously, so that you reach the terminal around two hours before your flight. Please take an early pickup time seriously and do not push it back: your driver knows the route, the traffic and the road conditions, and our aim is to get you to your flight without stress.
Easily confused
Four villages sit on the same road through the Paznaun: See, Kappl, Ischgl and Galtür. Each is a separate destination with its own fixed price, even though they share a valley and are marketed together.
Ischgl is linked to Samnaun in Switzerland, a duty-free area, through the Silvretta Arena. From Ischgl you can reach Samnaun by cable car. By road, though, it lies in a different valley and is a separate destination.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer from Innsbruck Airport to Ischgl take?
Around 1 hour 30 minutes for roughly 100 kilometres. In bad weather or on busy travel days it takes correspondingly longer. The fixed price does not change.
What happens if the Paznaun road is closed?
We follow the road situation and contact you as soon as anything changes about your pickup time. As there is only one road into the valley, we wait out a closure together with you rather than promise a detour that does not exist.
Do you also drive to Galtür, Kappl or See im Paznaun?
Yes, we drive to every village in the valley. Each has its own fixed price.
My flight lands late in the evening. Is that a problem?
Not at all, and there is no surcharge. We run around the clock, seven days a week.
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes, up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. If the airline cancels your flight, you can cancel free of charge at any time, provided you send us the airline’s cancellation confirmation before you travel.
How do I pay?
Your choice: online when you book, or on arrival, paying your driver in cash or by card (except American Express). The price is the fixed price confirmed when you booked. If you change the destination during the drive to an address outside the municipality of Ischgl, we adjust the price.
Are child seats available?
Yes, from infant carriers to booster seats, on request and at no extra charge. All seats meet the current UN R129 (i-Size) standard. Tell us the number and ages of the children on the day of travel when you book, so the right seats are fitted.
