German traffic strike leads to flight cancellations in Austria on Sunday

According to information from Vienna Airport, all twelve flights between Munich and Vienna will be canceled on Sunday. According to current information, 54 of 91 planned flights between Vienna and Munich as well as Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Cologne will be canceled on Monday. Specifically, 27 outbound and 27 return flights are affected.

There are flights to and from Germany that may be affected by the strikes in Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Linz and Klagenfurt. There will also be a strike on other modes of transport in Germany on Monday.

According to Vienna Airport, flights to and from Berlin, Hanover and Leipzig are not yet affected, but further effects cannot be ruled out. In total, Vienna Airport handles around 600 flights per day, of which 12 will be canceled on Sunday and 54 on Monday.

All travelers are advised to check with their airline or tour operator regarding their air travel. The homepages of the respective airlines and airports also provide an overview of current arrivals and departures. Since most of the passengers have already been informed in advance by the airlines, no particular effects are expected in terminal operations at Vienna Airport for both days, said an airport spokesman.

Massive impact on rail traffic

Massive effects are also expected in rail traffic. All train connections via the Deutsches Eck are affected. A shuttle service will be set up every two hours. Journeys can take up to three hours longer. Trains to and from Germany will be shortened or cancelled.