SkyAlps

Q: What are SkyAlps' airline codes?

SkyAlps' IATA code is BQ , its ICAO code is SWU , and its callsign is SKYALPS .

BQ SWU

SkyAlps is an Italian regional airline based at Bolzano Airport in South Tyrol, flying Dash 8-400 turboprops across Europe. This guide covers its hub, network, fleet, fares, baggage, check-in, SkyAlps Circle and airport transportation.

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About SkyAlps

Schedules, aircraft assignments and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with SkyAlps before travel.

Official name: Sky Alps Srl
Callsign: SKYALPS
Country: Italy
Founded: 2020 (scheduled flights since June 2021)
Head office: Bolzano, Italy
Alliance: None
Frequent-flyer program: SkyAlps Circle
Official website: skyalps.com

SkyAlps is an Italian regional airline based in Bolzano, in South Tyrol. The company was founded in 2020 and began scheduled flights in June 2021. The airline sells its own tickets on skyalps.com and is not a member of an airline alliance.

Its hub is Bolzano Airport (BZO), from where it flies to cities in Germany, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia and Central Europe, and to seasonal summer destinations in Sardinia, Sicily, Puglia, Calabria, the Balearic Islands and Greece. SkyAlps also operates public-service routes to Crotone and Mostar, and flights from Rome Fiumicino to Salzburg and Klagenfurt.

The fleet is made up of De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprops, about 13 aircraft in 2026, flown in a single cabin with three fare options: Sky Light, Sky Classic and Sky Flex.

Network

Where SkyAlps flies

SkyAlps runs a mix of year-round, winter and summer routes, so the network changes a lot between seasons. Some flights are operated for SkyAlps by partner airlines; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Germany and the United Kingdom

Flights from Bolzano to Hamburg, Berlin and Düsseldorf, and to London Gatwick.

Winter routes

In winter 2026/27, Bolzano connects with Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Billund, Warsaw and Prague, and with Paris Charles de Gaulle from December 2026. Hamburg–Klagenfurt is also scheduled from December 2026.

Summer beach routes

Seasonal flights from Bolzano to Olbia, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme, Brindisi, Ibiza, Menorca, Corfu, Cephalonia, Preveza and Thessaloniki, usually from mid-May to late September or early October.

Rome, Crotone and Mostar

Rome Fiumicino to Salzburg and Klagenfurt, public-service flights to Crotone, and seasonal flights to Mostar from Bari, Bergamo, Palermo and Rome Fiumicino.

Aircraft

SkyAlps fleet

SkyAlps flies an all-turboprop fleet. Some flights are operated by partner airlines on a wet-lease basis, so the aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400

About 13 aircraft in 2026, used on every route in the network.

On board

SkyAlps cabin classes

SkyAlps has a single cabin on all flights. What you get depends on the fare you buy: Sky Light, Sky Classic or Sky Flex.

Sky Light

A personal item and an 8 kg hand bag. No checked bag and no advance seat reservation; seats are assigned at check-in. No changes or refunds.

Sky Classic

Adds one 15 kg checked bag and a seat reservation where available. Changes are allowed with conditions.

Sky Flex

Adds a seat in the preferred zone where available, free rebooking (fare difference only) and a refund with conditions.

On board

In-flight service is included in all fares. Crews speak Italian, German and English.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

SkyAlps baggage allowances depend on the fare. All fares include a personal item and a hand bag; checked baggage is included in Sky Classic and Sky Flex.

Carry-on

One hand bag up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg, plus one personal item up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm. Infants' companions may bring one extra item, such as a foldable stroller.

Checked baggage

Sky Classic and Sky Flex include one bag up to 15 kg and 158 cm in total dimensions. Sky Light does not include a checked bag. Children under 2 have no checked allowance, and bags cannot be pooled between passengers.

Special items

Golf bags, ski and snowboard equipment, bicycles in a travel case, musical instruments and other sports items follow separate rules, and space per flight is limited. Check the official SkyAlps baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on skyalps.com opens 24 hours and closes 4 hours before departure. It is not available on flights to or from London, Mostar or Greece. Airport check-in desks normally open 2 hours before departure (3 hours for Bolzano–London Gatwick) and close 45 minutes before.

1 Confirm
Confirm the departure airport and whether the flight is operated by a partner airline.
2 Documents
Bring a valid passport or ID card accepted for your trip. Since August 3, 2026, Italian paper ID cards are valid for domestic flights only.
3 Check in
Check in online between 24 and 4 hours before departure, or at the airport desk.
4 Boarding pass
Download or print the boarding pass; on routes without online check-in, collect it at the desk.
5 Arrive early
Reach the desk before it closes 45 minutes before departure, and allow time for security.

Lounges

SkyAlps does not list lounges of its own on its website. Lounge access at your departure airport depends on the airport's own services, so check with the airport before you travel.

Loyalty program

SkyAlps Circle is SkyAlps' free frequent-traveler program. Members earn Award Miles on eligible SkyAlps flights and can redeem them for award flights, subject to availability. Status levels are Member, Silver Member and Gold Member, based on the number of eligible flights. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use SkyAlps' official services:

SkyAlps website

skyalps.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight information

SkyAlps app

The SkyAlps app for bookings and SkyAlps Circle membership

Where you land

SkyAlps airports

SkyAlps is built around Bolzano Airport (BZO), a small airport close to the Dolomites. Some routes, such as Rome Fiumicino to Salzburg and Klagenfurt or the Mostar flights from Bari, Bergamo, Palermo and Rome, do not touch Bolzano. Check the departure airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Brindisi Airport

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