Vienna International Airport
Vienna International Airport lies approximately 18 kilometres southeast of central Vienna, near the town of Schwechat in Lower Austria. It serves as the primary international gateway for Austria and a key transfer point between Western Europe and destinations in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The airport opened to civilian traffic in 1954, built on the site of a former military airfield established during the Second World War.
About Vienna International Airport
Vienna International Airport lies approximately 18 kilometres southeast of central Vienna, near the town of Schwechat in Lower Austria. It serves as the primary international gateway for Austria and a key transfer point between Western Europe and destinations in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The airport opened to civilian traffic in 1954, built on the site of a former military airfield established during the Second World War.
The airport operates a single integrated passenger terminal complex divided into Terminals 1, 1A, and 3, with Terminal 3 handling most Star Alliance and long-haul traffic. Two intersecting runways, oriented 11/29 and 16/34, support continuous 24-hour operations, though night flights are restricted by quota. A planned third runway, long debated, remains in extended preparatory stages.
Overview
Vienna International Airport lies approximately 18 kilometres southeast of central Vienna, near the town of Schwechat in Lower Austria. It serves as the primary international gateway for Austria and a key transfer point between Western Europe and destinations in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The airport opened to civilian traffic in 1954, built on the site of a former military airfield established during the Second World War.
Airlines
Vienna serves as the principal hub for Austrian Airlines, the country's flag carrier and a Lufthansa Group member, alongside its regional partners. Low-cost operations are anchored by Wizz Air and Ryanair, both maintaining substantial bases here. Major European, Gulf, and transatlantic carriers operate scheduled services, reflecting the airport's role as a meaningful European connecting point.
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FAQ
Vienna International Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna, Austria (Europe), at coordinates 48.120°, 16.560°.
- Its IATA code is VIE and its ICAO code is LOWW.
- Vienna International Airport serves Vienna, Austria. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Vienna International Airport operates on Europe/Vienna local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Vienna International Airport sits at latitude 48.120° and longitude 16.560°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from VIE. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for VIE is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from VIE on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Wien-Flughafen, Schwechat, Niederösterreich, 1300, Austria, the phone number is +43 1 70070, the official website is http://www.viennaairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Austria. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.