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The control tower and airport buildings beside the runway

Airport · Vienna, Austria

Viena-Schwechat VIE

18 km from central Vienna. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.

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About the airport

Vienna International Airport, in Schwechat, is Austria’s largest. It lies about 18 km south-east of central Vienna and is the hub of Austrian Airlines, with flights across Europe and to long-haul destinations.

Terminals

The complex has Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 (Skylink), joined in a single group of buildings. Check your boarding pass for the check-in area and gate.

Services

You’ll find restaurants, shops, duty free, free wifi, lounges, left luggage, currency exchange, hotels and car rental desks. The railway station is beneath the complex.

The terminal buildings and piers seen from the control towerThe check-in area inside the terminal

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Getting to the city

  • S-Bahn S7 / ÖBB

    Trains from the airport's underground station to central Vienna. The S7 reaches Wien Mitte in about 25 min, and there are also ÖBB regional and long-distance trains.

  • Vienna Airport Lines

    Airport buses to several points in Vienna and to other Austrian and neighbouring cities.

  • Taxi

    Taxi rank outside arrivals. About 25-30 min to the city centre depending on traffic.

Airport map

Terminal 1

The older terminal, with check-in and departures for many airlines. It is connected to the rest of the terminal complex.

Terminal 3 (Skylink)

The modern terminal, known as Skylink, part of the same complex. Check your boarding pass for the check-in area and gate.

Vienna

Things to do in Vienna

Vienna, the capital of Austria, combines imperial palaces, historic coffee houses and a great musical tradition. It is an elegant city, easy to explore on foot and by public transport.

Schloss Schönbrunn

Schloss Schönbrunn

The former summer residence of the Habsburgs, with Baroque state rooms and large gardens. It is one of Vienna's most visited sights.

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Stephansdom

Stephansdom

Vienna's Gothic cathedral, with its unmistakable roof of coloured tiles and a south tower with views over the whole city.

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Schloss Belvedere

Schloss Belvedere

A Baroque ensemble of two palaces with a garden between them. It holds a major collection of Austrian art, including works by Klimt.

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Riesenrad

Riesenrad

The historic Ferris wheel in the Prater amusement park, one of Vienna's symbols, with views over the city.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is the airport from central Vienna?

Viena-Schwechat airport is about 18 km from central Vienna.

How do I get from the airport to central Vienna?

From Viena-Schwechat airport you can take S-Bahn S7 / ÖBB (train), Vienna Airport Lines (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

How many terminals does Viena-Schwechat airport have?

Viena-Schwechat has 2 terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 (Skylink).

Landing in Vienna?

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