Austria Ski Holidays 2026/2027
Austria Ski Holidays Guide $2026/$2027
Austria is one of the easiest and friendliest places to ski from the UK. Flights from London to Innsbruck or Salzburg take about two hours, most resorts are under two hours from the airport, and you'll find pretty villages, fast lifts and some of the best après ski in the Alps. It suits beginners and families as well as strong skiers.
The easiest way to go is a package from a ski company such as Crystal Ski or Heidi, with flights, transfers and accommodation in one ATOL protected booking. Austria is at the dearer end of skiing in Europe, so January and March are the best value times to go.
Not sure where to go? See our top 10 ski resorts in Austria, compared on size, height, transfer time and who they suit.
Popular Ski Resorts In Austria
Austria Ski Holiday Guide
Getting To Austria For A Ski Holiday
Most Austrian ski holidays fly into Innsbruck or Salzburg. Innsbruck is closest to the Tyrol resorts, such as Mayrhofen (about 1 hour 20 by road), St Anton (about 1 hour 30) and Ischgl (about 1 hour 40). Salzburg suits the SkiWelt, Kitzbühel (about 1 hour 20), Zell am See (about 1 hour 30) and Saalbach (about 1 hour 40). Munich works for some resorts too, with a longer drive.
Short on time? Seefeld is only about 40 minutes from Innsbruck airport, which makes it a good choice for a long weekend.
Tour Operators
Crystal Ski covers around 45 Austrian resorts, and its packages include flights, hold luggage and resort transfers. Heidi lets you build a trip across more than 350 resorts, with stays of any length and everything from self catering to half board and chalets. Flight inclusive holidays with both are ATOL protected.
If you'd rather book flights yourself, Jet2.com flies to Innsbruck and Salzburg in the ski season, and you can add ski carriage to your booking.
Ski Hotels In Austria
Austria Ski Holidays FAQs
Yes. It has short transfers, reliable lifts, resorts for every level and some of the best après ski in the Alps. It's a little dearer than Italy or Bulgaria, but good value outside the school holidays.
Innsbruck for most Tyrol resorts, including Mayrhofen, St Anton, Ischgl, Sölden and Obergurgl. Salzburg for the SkiWelt, Kitzbühel, Zell am See and Saalbach.
Most resorts open in late November or early December and close in April. Glacier areas such as Sölden and the Kitzsteinhorn above Kaprun open in October and stay open into late April or May.
Mayrhofen for most people, St Anton for strong skiers, and Obergurgl or Söll for families and beginners. Our best ski resorts in Austria guide compares our top 10.
It's at the dearer end. The Post Office's 2026 report found Austrian and Swiss resorts the most expensive in Europe. January and March are the best value times to go.
Yes, Jet2.com flies to Innsbruck and Salzburg in the ski season. You book your own accommodation and transfers, or choose a package from a ski company instead.
Before You Go
Winter sports insurance:standard travel insurance usually doesn't cover skiing, so make sure your policy includes winter sports and mountain rescue.
Your GHIC: it covers state healthcare in Austria, but not mountain rescue or getting you home, so you still need insurance.
Book lessons early: ski schools fill up fast in the school holidays.
