Intersky: Graz to Berlin

The carrier: Intersky

Upside
Quirky (and growing) route map includes some unusual destinations.

Downside
Limited route map and strangely located hub.

About
Our pick for best budget airline with a fun, hipster vibe is a smallish enterprise, based in Friedrichshafen. Intersky flies from its Friedrichshafen hub to several cities across western Europe. The airline also operates a handful of routes beyond its hub. Notable destinations include Elba, Zadar, Naples, and Nice.

Baggage
* Carry-on: One piece of hand luggage not to exceed 5 kg.
* Checked: Up to 15 kg of luggage. You are charged €5 per kg over the weight limit.

Seating
Seats are reserved on a first-come first-serve basis during check-in.

Tip
If while trekking to the airport, you skip breakfast, never fear. Intersky has one of the more extensive, reasonably priced—and at turns, witty—in-flight menus we've seen. Check out "After Work Party". That's what we're talkin' about!

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Departure: Graz, Austria - Thalerhof (GRZ)

The Thalerhof Airport in Graz, Austria is a small airport with a very clear layout. This airport serves budget airlines including Ryanair.

Location: The Thalerhof Airport is located just 6 miles away from the Graz city center.

Transport:
- Rail: The Thalerhof Airport is only a 5 minute walk away from the Flughafen Graz-Feldkirchen railway station, which provides trains to and from the city. For specific dates and time regarding trains to/from the airport visit the official rail website.

- Bus: Public busses bring you from Graz main station to Graz Airport. The bus stop is conveniently located outside the passenger terminal.

- Taxi: The taxi rank is directly outside the passenger terminal, next to the arrival area.

Services: Shops and Duty Stores are present in the terminal as well as a comfortable VIP lounge for frequent travelers.
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Arrival: Berlin, Germany - Tegel (TXL)

In Brief: Of Berlin's three airports, Tegel is the most heavily trafficked. The airport is noteworthy for its very speedy handling of passengers. Terminal space is kept at a minimum and the airport processes passengers at a speed more commonly associated with small regional airports than with major international hubs.

Transportation: For €2, two public buses, which run every quarter hour (or more frequently) transport travelers to the Berlin Zoo train station in about 40 minutes. There is also a direct bus shuttle between Tegel and Alexanderplatz, which costs €2.10, and runs regularly between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.
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