Vienna International Airport (IATA code VIE) is Austria's main airport and, thanks to its geographical position, it is one of major hubs in central and eastern Europe. It ranks 20th in terms of passenger traffic.
Thanks to the new flight connections in Europe, Asia, USA and Canada, Vienna airport reached 22 million passengers in 2017.
It is located about 20 km from Vienna near the town of Schwechat in the Wien-Umgebung district.
The airport has 2 terminals (T1 and T3) which are located close to each other.
HISTORY:
Vienna airport was inaugurated in 1938 and was initially used for military purposes. The hub was opened for civilian use in 1945 and a second runway was built in 1972.
CONNECTIONS FROM AND TO VIENNA AIRPORT:
Vienna airport is located roughly 20 km southeast of Austria's capital and the public transport is an easy way to get to the city center.
The airport is also well connected with other cities in Austria.
Train from Vienna airport to the city center:
Train is the fastest way to get to Vienna city centre. The railway station is only 5-minute walk from arrivals.
• City Airport Train (CAT): 16 min non-stop service between the airport and Wien Mitte railway station, next to St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Trains run every 30 minutes, every day (public holidays included) from 06:07am to 23:39pm.
For more information about timetables, click here.
A one-way ticket bought online costs €11 and a return ticket €19. Kids aged 0-14 travel free of charge.
If you buy the ticket at the airport the price is €12 and €21.
There are additional services such as the City Check-In, with baggage drop-off at the CAT Terminal Wien Mitte in the city center, so you can go directly to the boarding gate.
Click here if you want to buy a City-Ticket Vienna for 24 (€ 8.00) , 48 (€ 14.10), or 72 hours (€ 17.10) valid on any form of public transport.
• S7 train: S-Bahn line connects the Vienna airport to Wien Mitte and Wien Praterstern railway station. The journey takes around 25 minutes, every day from 5:34am to 12:18am.
The ticket price is €4.20 for adults, kids aged 6-14 pay € 2.10.
• ICE (Intercity): Linz - St. Pölten - Vienna Central Station - Vienna airport. The ICE connects the airport to Vienna's central station in just 15 minutes. Trains run approximately every 30 minutes, from 6:33am to 11.03pm.
Bus from Vienna airport to the city center:
Vienna Airport Lines buses offer connections between Vienna Airport and Vienna city centre.
The bus stop is located at the exits of airport terminals and there are 3 different routes:
• Wien Morzinplatz/Schwedenplatz: 20 min bus ride away (24/7)
• Wien Donauzentrum (via VIC): 40 min bus ride away
• Wien Westbahnhof (via Hauptbahnhof): 40 min bus ride away
One-way ticket costs €8, kids aged 6-14 pay €4.
There are International bus lines that connect many European cities: Bratislava, Kosice, Budapest, Györ, Prague, Brünn.
Taxi from Vienna airport to the city center:
If you want reduce travel stress, taxi is the best transport option.
There are 5 taxi companies operating at Vienna airport and taxi fare depends on the types of vehicles: standard, business etc.
The journey takes about 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Taxi fares.
SECURITY CONTROLS:
In security controls the general rules are applied:
Passengers must remove and place personal items, coat/jacket, electronic devices into a tray.
Liquids (Max. 100ml container) must be placed inside a clear resealable plastic bag separately from your bag.
Before leaving for the airport is important to understand the restrictions and the permitted cabin baggage size.
VIENNA AIRPORT SERVICES:
Vienna Airport services:
• assistance for disabled passengers or passengers with reduced mobility;
• free Wi-Fi;
• 3 lounges with private bar, Wi-Fi, newspapers, shower box and smoking area. First and business class passengers or priority pass members receive free access to all lounges;
• personalized vip & business service, your personal assistant takes care of your check-in and baggage;
• fast track service, available only for passengers holding business class tickets or those who have purchased the VIP service;
• services: shops and duty free, restaurants, information desk, conference room, parking, luggage deposit, ATMs, prayer room, hotel etc.
Additional info can be found on the airport's official website:
https://www.viennaairport.com/en/passengers
Children under 14 years old travel fro free.
