Airport Name
Vienna International Airport
Airport Location
The airport is located 11 miles southeast of the city.
Terminals
2
IATA Code
VIE
Telephone
+43 (0)1 70070
Airport Overview
Vienna International Airport (VIE) is Austria’s biggest and busiest airport, just 11 miles from central Vienna. It is often locally referred to as Schwechat, as it is located in Schwechat County.
The airport has three terminals, one of which was built specifically for low-cost carriers. The terminals offer plenty of shopping, wining and dining opportunities to passengers. Shopping ranges from small- change souvenirs to mid-range duty-free items and expensive electronic gadgets. The food and drink options also cater for all, with small coffee kiosks and larger sit-down restaurants.
As a hub for both Austrian Airlines and Niki Airlines, there are many flights to Vienna International Airport. Passengers flying from across Europe as well as from destinations in Africa, Asia and North America can easily book flights to Vienna International Airport.
As the gateway to the capital city, Vienna International Airport provides the perfect introduction.
Terminal Transfer
The terminals are all in the same building and it is easy to walk from one to the other. A transfer bus also runs between the Schengen and non-Schengen areas. Allow for about 30 minutes when transferring from one area to another.
Getting into Town
Train: The City Airport Train (CAT) provides a non-stop connection between the airport and Wien Mitte Station in Vienna. It takes just over 15 minutes to get from the airport to central Vienna and Wien Mitte Station provides easy access to Vienna’s subway system. The CAT departs every 30 minutes from 6:05am to 11:35pm. The regional rail connection from the airport to Vienna is run by the Austrian Federal Railways (OBB) and is called the Vienna S-bahn. The OBB tickets are also valid on other forms of public transport within Vienna.
Taxi: Taxis wait just outside arrivals in the direction of K3. Taxi rides into Vienna take approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Bus: Vienna AirportLines operates buses to and from Vienna International and various parts of the city. The Wien Schwedenplatz line runs 24 hours a day and provides access to the underground. Buses depart every 30 minutes. Buses to Vienna West Station (Westbahnhof) also depart at 30-minute intervals, between 6am and 11:59pm daily. The trip takes 45 minutes. Buses to Wien Meidling Station depart at 20-minute intervals from 6am to 8pm, and at 30-minute intervals from 8pm to 12am. Finally, the bus to Kargan and the Vienna Convention Center departs from the airport every hour from 7:10am to 8:10pm and stops at many of the city’s major hotels. There are also a number of buses to Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic available from the airport.
Car Parking
There are two multi-story car parks, PH3 and PH4. They are located within walking distance of the terminal and can be reached via covered walkways. Car Park C is located the farthest from the terminal, but still within walking distance. Airport parking lots K1 and K3 are the closest to the terminal and are short-term lots.
Information Desks
There are four information desks within the terminal. This includes both an airport information center and a tourist information center in the arrivals hall. The staff speak both English and German and are really knowledgeable and helpful.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, banks, currency exchange facilities, VAT-refund offices, a post office and public telephones are all available at the airport.
Luggage: Trolleys are provided but you have to deposit a (refundable). The lost property desk is located in the arrivals hall next to the airport services baggage service center. Left luggage (open from 5:30am to 11:20pm) is also available in the arrivals hall just before the exit heading towards car park 3. Porters are also available. Safe deposit boxes are located in the arrivals hall.
Conference and business: The AIR Lounge and JET Lounge offer a range of business services including workstations, Wi-Fi, cable TV, newspapers a shower and a buffet. Conference facilities are located in the VIP Terminal or at the on-site NH Hotel.
Other facilities: Pharmacy, chapel, baby-changing facilities, airline lounges and travel agencies are all located within the terminal. Passengers can also access medical care and disabled facilities.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available.
Shopping: The duty-free shops can be found in the plaza as well as near gates B, C and D. Other shops at the airport include the Chocolate Company, Hugo Boss, the International Bookstore, Samsonite, Swarovski and Versace as well as many others.
Food and drink: Restaurants at Vienna International range from coffee shops, such as the Coffeeshop Company, Starbucks and Coffeeshop Corner, to pubs such as the Dubliner and Ikarus Bar. There is also a great selection of restaurants ranging from a quick option, like McDonald’s and Meinl to go, to more relaxing choices such as Pizza & Pasta, Daily Roast, and Brahms & Liszt
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