Travel to Austria by Plane
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In the departure halls of Terminals 1 and 3, as well as in the arrival hall of Terminal 3, there are information desks for the airport. The telephone flight information service is available 24 hours a day at the following number: +43-1-7007-0.
From the Airport to the City
Whether by train, taxi, or bus – there are various ways to get to the city.
Public Transport
The City Airport Train (CAT) connects Vienna Airport with the city centre (Wien Mitte station) in just 16 minutes.
For flights with certain airlines, there are check-in counters at the City Air Terminal Wien-Mitte station. Additionally, there are machines for baggage check-in and hand luggage. Passengers can check in their luggage up to 75 minutes before departure time or already the evening before their flight and will also receive their boarding pass.
The Vienna Airport Lines operate buses between Vienna-Schwechat Airport and important transport hubs.
The rapid transit train (S-Bahn) is an economical way to commute between Vienna city and Vienna Airport. The travel time is approximately 25 minutes from Wien Mitte; the interval is about every 30 minutes.
Every two hours, ICE trains run from Vienna Airport via Wien Hauptbahnhof and Wien Meidling directly to St. Pölten and Linz.
Further information on getting to Vienna Airport can be found here.
Taxi and Car Hire
Airport taxis are special taxis reserved solely for trips to and from the airport. They must be booked in advance and charge a fixed price (including luggage) without any extra charge for the empty trip.
For trips from Vienna to the airport (please request an "airport taxi" when booking), an additional fee for the return trip of the empty taxi is added to the fare.
Further information on:
Other airports in Austria
Western Austria
If you plan to visit the western regions of Austria, such as Tirol, Salzburg, and Vorarlberg, flying into Zurich (Switzerland) or Munich (Germany) are great alternatives, with flights offered by Lufthansa and Swiss among others. ÖBB Austrian Railways offers train connections from Munich and Zurich to all major cities in Austria.
Eastern Austria
While Vienna Airport is the main flight hub for Eastern Austria, many airlines also fly into Bratislava Airport in Slovakia, which is only 50 km / 30 mi from Vienna.
Southern Austria
You can easily reach Austria's south by travelling to Ljubljana Airport in Slovenia.
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Parking at Vienna Airport
Parking space A and C, car park 3 and 4, short term parking
Terminal approach Departure
You are allowed to stop in front of the Departure terminal to let passengers board or disembark.
€ 2,90 / 15 minutes (10 minutes are free of charge)
Parking spaces around Vienna Airport:
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Important information for passengers at a glance
Flights (international, Schengen and non-Schengen area) must be accompanied by a valid travel document (passport or identity card). A driving licence is not a travel document.
Children's passport
Every child needs their own child passport. An entry in the parent's passport is no longer valid.
Austrian Airlines Services
The most important questions and answers about your journey
European emergency number 112
Fire brigade 122
Police 133
Ambulance 144
Breakdown Services
ÖAMTC emergency breakdown service 120
ARBÖ emergency breakdown service 123
Mountain rescue 140
Doctor-on-call 141