Mulled wine at the ready…it’s off-ski to Innsbruck

AIRLINE Flybe has added given ski enthusiasts a boost by adding Innsbruck in Austria to its 2016-17 winter schedule.

A weekly service will connect Manchester with the popular ski destination between December 18 and March 19 with one way fares starting from £44.99 including taxes and charges.

Often referred to as the ‘Capital of the Alps’, Innsbruck is an internationally-renowned winter sports destination.

The city sits in the Inn valley, where travellers can enjoy the picturesque surroundings before heading off into the mountains.
 
Having hosted two Winter Olympics and two Winter Paralympics, Innsbruck is no stranger to world-class snow sports and by flying direct, passengers can be on Austrian soil just over two hours after leaving Manchester.

Flybe’s chief revenue officer, Vincent Hodder, said: “We are delighted to be expanding our schedule from Manchester with the addition of Innsbruck this winter. This means there are even more places to enjoy a ski or cultural city break for North West travellers this year.

“With 25 other routes available from Manchester we’re confident that passengers will find a destination to suit them this winter.”

Flybe announced on  August 1 that it will operate flights from Manchester to Chambery on Tuesdays from December 20 to January and Sundays from January 3 to March 19.

Stephen Turner, commercial director for Manchester Airport, added: “It’s great to see Flybe expanding its route network from Manchester this winter.
 
“Following closely on the back of its Chambery announcement, Innsbruck is the gateway to some of the best ski resorts in the world. We’re sure the route will prove hugely popular with the 22 million people living in our catchment area.”