Largest Spanish Airline adds Salzburg to its flight network
Spaniards will be flown to Salzburg's recreational areas twice a week in the winter season 2024/25 / Salzburg gains exciting city destination with Madrid
Iberia, the largest Spanish airline and member of International Airlines Group (IAG) and oneworld Alliance, will connect Salzburg with the Spanish metropolis of Madrid twice a week (Wednesday, Saturday) from the coming winter season. "New routes and new airline partners are important for Salzburg! I am therefore all the more pleased about the new Iberia flight connection from Salzburg to Madrid from next winter. The flights will not only give Spanish guests the opportunity to enjoy winter in the Salzburg mountains, but also to discover Salzburg culturally or to take advantage of the numerous shopping offers!", says Bettina Ganghofer, CEO of Salzburg Airport.
Salzburg is one of the top destinations for winter sports guests. With the new connection to Salzburg, Iberia offers winter sports enthusiasts from Spain a direct flight option to Salzburg. But the new direct flight is also an ideal opportunity for the people in Salzburg and the entire region to get to know the Spanish metropolis of Madrid. "For a short city trip, it's ideal to fly out on Wednesday and return home on Saturday. Those, who want to stay longer than three days, also have this option with the twice-weekly flights," Ganghofer continues.
Discover Madrid
Madrid is not only the political centre of the country, but also the cultural and economic hub of Spain. Madrid can be reached quickly via the Spanish capital's airport (Barajas), which is just under a three-hour flight from Salzburg. From the airport, you can quickly reach the city centre by metro, Airport Express bus or taxi. The Puerta del Sol, located in the heart of the city, is the central starting point for the Spanish national roads, which radiates to all parts of Spain. People who come to Madrid can expect not only a vibrant city with a lively atmosphere, but also numerous shops, restaurants and comfortable cafés. Many historic buildings and parks are waiting to be discovered, such as the park at Plaza España. From the park, you can also see the city's cable car, which takes you over the rooftops of Madrid and offers a marvellous view of the Spanish metropolis during the ride. Other highlights of Madrid include the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) with its Campo del Moro palace gardens. Although the Spanish royal family no longer lives in the palace, it is still used for representative purposes. Art and culture enthusiasts can look forward to a variety of museums, including the Museo del Prado, the Thyssen Museum and the Museo Reina Sofia. Plaza Cibeles is home to Madrid City Hall, which was built in 1919 and from the roof of which you can enjoy a wonderful view over the city. With its football teams Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, the city is also known worldwide among football fans. A guided tour of the legendary Bernabéu Stadium is a must for football fans.
About Iberia (main base: Madrid)
Iberia has been flying from Spain for more than 96 years, with the purpose of generating prosperity, connecting people with the world. It is part of International Airline Group, the first airline group worldwide to commit to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the first European one to powering 10 per cent of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel by 2030. Iberia is the leading airline between Europe and Latin America, was one of the first members of oneworld and, alongside with Iberia Express and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, offers flights to fifty countries from Madrid airport, where it has developed its hub
