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Airport Information

Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Official Name: Vienna International Airport. German: Flughafen Wien-Schwechat
Address: Wien-Flughafen, 1300 Schwechat, Austria
Airlines operating at Vienna Airport: Vienna International Airport serves as the hub for Austrian Airlines and its subsidiary Tyrolean Airways. It is large enough to handle wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 747, so in addition to a serving a large network of European flights, the airport accepts long-distance flights from North America, Asia, and North Africa. Roughly 40 airlines fly into Vienna Airport, including British Airways, American Airlines, and Iberia Airlines, with the largest carriers being Austrian Airlines, United, and Lufthansa.

Terminals

All passengers arrive at Vienna Airport through the enormous and impressive central arrival hall, providing over 100 check-in counters for travellers' convenience. The airport itself is compact and walkable, with all gates located within a short distance from the terminal area. There are five gates (B, C, D, F, and G) on three levels, with 52 jet bridges.

Car Hire Pick up and Drop off

There are multiple suppliers providing rental vehicles at Vienna Airport. For simplicity, all are located on Level 0 of the car park, which is attached to the airport terminal via an underground walkway.

Airport Facilities

Modern and plentiful, the services available at Vienna Airport are designed to meet the needs of every traveller, including:

• Free wireless internet access for passengers in all areas of the airport.
• Charging stations for your electronics. There are power outlets available in all lounges and in the B, C, D, F, and G gate departure areas.
• An abundance of dining (23 restaurants, including a traditional Viennese coffee house) and shopping (80 shops). Products include duty-free, famous international brands, high-tech electronics, fashion, and Austrian souvenirs.
• Numerous banks and currency exchange offices throughout the airport for exchanging currency.
• A stylish 500-room airport hotel offering three categories of rooms from which to choose: standard, business, and superior. The rooms are sound insulated and offer the latest technology. There are also extensive conference and exhibition rooms available in an annexed conference centre.

For more information about the facilities, you may visit the Vienna Airport Passenger Information Desk - there are two desks within the airport.

Transportation

If you are driving your car hire from Vienna Airport to central Vienna, you will find that the simplest route is the A4 Airport Motorway. The airport is also connected to the B9 road. For more information about driving in Austria, please review our driving information page.

You have multiple options if you choose to reach the city by public transport:

• The City Airport Train (CAT), which runs daily and takes just 16 minutes to get from the airport to central Vienna.
• The Schnellbahn (S-Bahn) S7 is the regional railroad connection between Vienna and the airport, and is an economical alternative for travellers. Journey time for the S-7 is roughly 24 minutes.
• The Vienna Airport Lines bus, which provides three routes, some of which run 24 hours a day, at a journey time of just 20 minutes.

Parking Tips

In the Vienna city centre there are generally fees to park. The following guidelines apply to parking in Vienna:

• Fees are applicable Monday to Saturday between 9am and 10pm.
• You may park your car on the street for a maximum of 2 hours.
• In the district of Stadthallen, you must also pay a fee from 6pm to 11pm, except in the months of July and August.
• Vouchers for short-term parking (or Parkscheins) can be purchased from newsagents (Trafiken), offices of the Vienna Public Transport Systems, at many petrol stations, and major railway stations.

Commercial car parks (called Parkhaus or Parkgarage) are available throughout Vienna, but these can be pricey. A much cheaper and often more convenient alternative is the Park and Ride, which is available at a number of underground stations in the area surrounding the city proper. The weekly rates come with a discount if you add a ticket for the underground and tram.

Useful links

Vienna Airport Website