Munich Airport to Ischgl

Ischgl sits at the head of the Paznaun Valley at 1,377 metres, and the road up to it is the last leg of a journey that begins the moment you land at Munich Airport. A private transfer covers the ~200 kilometres in around 2 hours 15 minutes — the most direct route crosses the Austrian border, joins the Inn Valley, then turns south at Landeck into the Paznaun Valley, climbing through Kappl and See before arriving in Ischgl itself.

The resort is one of the most talked-about in the Alps: the Silvretta Arena connects Ischgl with Samnaun across the Swiss border, offering 239 kilometres of prepared runs between two countries. The apres-ski on Ischgl's Idalp plateau has made it a category of its own — a scene that starts at altitude and continues well into the evening in the village. The closing concert each April and the season-opening concert in late November attract international headliners and turn what is already a busy transfer window into one of the most congested in the Tyrol. If your journey falls during either of those weekends, book early and discuss timing with your carrier.

Regular ski season Friday afternoons are busy on the approach routes from Munich. The Inn Valley corridor (A12) handles significant southbound traffic as Austrian and German skiers head to resorts across Tyrol. The Paznaun Valley road itself is single-carriageway — once you're in it, journey time is predictable, but entry can be slow during peak periods.

Austrian motorway vignette is required for the A8 and A12 sections. Most carriers include this in the quoted price, along with any tunnel tolls on the route. Confirm inclusions at booking. Note that Ischgl village has a pedestrian zone in the centre — your carrier will drop you at your hotel; accommodation with ski-room access will be closest to the lifts.