Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Overview

With three terminals, including a dedicated low-cost carrier terminal, it's easy to find flights to Vienna International Airport. Vienna International Airport is located in Schwechat County, just eleven miles (18 km) from central Vienna.

Vienna International Airport is the perfect entry or exit point to the capital of Austria, with its Baroque architecture, musical heritage, and gourmet food. The airport has a range of souvenir shops as well as a great selection of restaurants and coffee kiosks. The friendly airport staff and the easy to navigate airport make Vienna International a welcome stop on any leisure traveller or business person's flight itinerary.

Location

The airport is located 11 miles (18km) southeast of Vienna.

Getting to the city

Local trains and buses leave regularly for Vienna. There is also a City Airport Train, which provides a fast and direct service to the centrally located City Air Terminal that is connected to the underground, bus and tram networks. Trains depart every 30 minutes and operate between 5.36am and 11.39pm.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between April and October).

Contacts

Tel: +43 170 070

Car rental

Car hire companies include Alamo, Avis, Buchbinder, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Flizzr, Hertz, Megadrive, National, Payless, Sixt, and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis

There are taxis available in front of the Arrivals Hall. The taxi fare is metered and the drive takes around 30 minutes.

Transfer between terminals

Terminals are adjacent and are walking distance from one another.

Facilities

There are numerous shops, including duty-free, as well as various restaurants and bars in all terminals. Bureaux de change and banks are available. Other facilities include airline lounges, luggage storage, business centres, and a medical centre.

Parking

Vienna International Airport has two multi-storey car parks connected to the terminal via covered walkways. Parking fees range from €3.90 per hour to €39.90 for a day, with additional days at a cheaper rate. Rates do vary according to section. Park C, the long-term parking lot, is generally cheaper but is still within walking distance of the terminal building.

Website

www.viennaairport.com

Airlines

Most major European carriers offer flights to Vienna. These include Aer Lingus, Air Berlin, Air France, Alitalia, Iberia, B&H, SunExpress, Germanwings, InterSky and British Airways. Airlines offering flights to Vienna from Africa, Asia and the Americas are Qantas, Sky Airlines, JAL, American Airlines and Air New Zealand as well as many others. Vienna International Airport serves as a hub for Austrian Airlines and Niki Airlines, which both offer cheap flights to Vienna.

Internet

Wifi is freely accessible throughout the airport 24 hours a day.

Business Lounges

Business services such as wifi, cable TV, workstations, newspapers, and shower facilities are available at the AIR Lounge and the JET Lounge. Buffet facilities are also available and access to the lounges is €24. Conference facilities are available in the VIP terminal or at the onsite NH Hotel.

Vienna International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.