Austrian Airlines has unveiled its summer 2026 schedule, featuring seven new destinations and expanded capacity across Europe, reinforcing its focus on both Mediterranean favourites and the growing “coolcation” trend in northern destinations.
From 29 March to 24 October 2026, the airline will serve 133 destinations worldwide – up from 127 last year – including 113 short- and medium-haul and 20 long-haul routes.
“With our 2026 summer schedule, we aim to serve our guests’ favourite Mediterranean destinations with increased frequencies while also offering exciting new opportunities for travel planning,” said Annette Mann, CEO of Austrian Airlines.
Seven New Summer Destinations
- Ponta Delgada (Azores): Weekly from late June to early September
- Alicante & Bilbao (Spain): Twice weekly each, Wednesdays and Sundays
- Bastia (Corsica): Twice weekly, Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Ohrid (North Macedonia): Twice weekly, Wednesdays and Sundays
- Mytilene (Lesbos, Greece): Weekly on Mondays
- Bergen (Norway): Three weekly flights, early June to mid-September
Focus on Mediterranean Growth
Austrian will boost frequencies to Spain and Greece, adding:
- +5 weekly flights to Barcelona
- +3 to Málaga
- +1 to Funchal and Tenerife
The network now includes 21 Greek and 11 Spanish destinations, with Italy also strengthened – Milan Linate joins the summer schedule after a successful winter debut.
Northern “Coolcation” Destinations
Responding to growing demand for cooler summer escapes, Austrian expands service to Norway with 13 weekly flights (up from 9), including Oslo, Tromsø, the Lofoten Islands, and new Bergen. Edinburgh (Scotland) and Sylt (Germany) also return for summer 2026.
? Long-Haul Highlights
The airline maintains a strong intercontinental portfolio, including:
- Africa: Cairo (year-round), Mauritius, Marrakech
- Asia: Bangkok, Tokyo, Shanghai, Malé
- North America: Boston, New York (JFK & EWR), Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, Montreal
To support the expanded schedule, Austrian will add two aircraft through its wet-lease partner airBaltic, ensuring stability amid capacity changes in Vienna following the withdrawal of low-cost competitors.
“By expanding our capacity, we reaffirm our strong commitment to our home base in Vienna,” added Mann.