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Vienna International Airport

Vienna, AT

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Vienna International Airport

Vienna, Austria · Europe

Compact Star Alliance hub with CT screening and a standout VIENNA Lounge; CAT is a bus and S7 stops at St. Marx through Oct 2027.

Airportist Score

8.1/ 10

Very good

Ease of use7.8
Comfort & amenities8.3
Food & retail8.0
Ground access8.5
Reliability8.0
Lounges8.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Vienna International Airport

Vienna, Austria · Europe

Compact Star Alliance hub with CT screening and a standout VIENNA Lounge; CAT is a bus and S7 stops at St. Marx through Oct 2027.

Airportist Score

8.1/ 10

Very good

Ease of use7.8
Comfort & amenities8.3
Food & retail8.0
Ground access8.5
Reliability8.0
Lounges8.5

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
10 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
21 min
City Airport Train (CAT by bus)
Cheapest to city
ÖBB Railjet / REX7
€5.50 · 15-20 min
Lounges
9
4 rated worth it
On time
77%
of departures
Terminals
One connected complex, check-in T1/1A/3, gates B–G

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Two hours for Schengen, 2.5 hours if you clear passport control

CT screening is quick off-peak; the 06:00–09:00 bank and G-gate walks still eat the buffer.

Buy FastTrack at the VIE-Shop, the Airport Service desk, or the payment terminals at T1/T3 boarding-pass control if the standard lane is long. Empty thermos flasks before the belt.

Gates

T3 F/G for Austrian and Star; T1 C/D for most everyone else

Lounges sit before passport control. A landside mix-up between T1 and T1A check-in is the usual mistake.

Non-Schengen G lounges are reached from the G boarding gates opposite the Austrian Service Center while the Terminal 3 south extension is built. Shuttle buses link the T1 lounge area with F/G.

Food

Eat airside in T3, or spend the lounge credit on VIENNA Lounge

The T3 plaza has the widest public food. VIENNA Lounge is the better buffet if you already hold access.

SKY Lounge is the closer paid/ Priority Pass room for F/G departures; walk-in is €49 versus €59 at VIENNA Lounge.

Status

Star Gold uses Austrian Senator; Priority Pass uses VIENNA or SKY

Austrian lounges are not Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or DragonPass. Confirm the live app for F/G vs C/D.

Live Priority Pass pages are vie7 (VIENNA Lounge) and vie2 (SKY Lounge). LoungeKey HTML is VIE7 and VIE2. DragonPass A10234 lists SKY Lounge N00559 — not the VIENNA Lounge.

Live conditions

Right now at VIE

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Star Alliance connections
Pay-in lounges
Railjet to Hauptbahnhof
Compact layout

Watch out for

Stammstrecke works through 31 Oct 2027
Morning peak security
G-gate walks during south-extension works
Kernzone tickets do not cover the airport

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

8.3

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

8.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

8.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

8.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

8.5

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

32,559,115

Terminals

One connected complex, check-in T1/1A/3, gates B–G

On-time departures

77%

Typical security

10 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for VIE.

Updated Oct 13, 2026

32,559,115 passengers in 2025 (Flughafen Wien AG; +2.6%) — Austrian Airlines Star Alliance hub
One connected complex: check-in T1 / T1A / T3; gates B, C, D, F and G
CT scanners on all central security lanes since 3 July 2026 — liquids up to 2,000 ml may stay in the cabin bag
CAT runs as premium buses to Wien Mitte through 31 October 2027; S7 is truncated at St. Marx
VIENNA Lounge (T1) is Priority Pass Europe Lounge of the Year 2026; SKY Lounge sits in T3 before passport control
AIP LOWW: ARP 48°06′37″N 016°34′11″E, elevation 183 m / 600 ft; runways 16/34 3,600×45 m and 11/29 3,500×45 m

6 official sources

https://viennaairport.com/en/passengers
https://viennaairport.com/en/passengers/airport/security_control
https://www.austrian.com/at/en/lounges-vienna-airport
https://www.cityairporttrain.com/en
https://www.wien.info/en/travel-info/arrival-departure/airport-to-center/important-information-for-airport-travellers-2026-2027-1118558
https://www.viennaairportbus.com/en/informationen/tickets-und-preise

Full guide

Explore the VIE guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Vienna International Airport and the Vienna city center
City center
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Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: City Airport Train (CAT by bus)Cheapest: ÖBB Railjet / REX7
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Lounges
9 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 4 rated worth it.
VIENNA LoungeAustrian Airlines HON Circle Lounge — Non-SchengenAustrian Airlines HON Circle Lounge — Schengen
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Traveler Tips
Cheapest rail into Vienna is still €5.50 adult: €2.30 VOR outside-zone (airport–Schwechat, from 1 July 2026) plus €3.20 Wiener Linien Kernzone print / €3.00 digital. Children 6–14 pay €2.80; under 6 free. A Wien-Kernzone pass only needs the €2.30 top-up
12 tips & hacks
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Amenities
6 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
FastTrack SecurityVIENNA LoungeRailjet / REX7
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Water
Where to refill for free, and where a bottle costs the least airside.
3 spots3 free or refill
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 21, 08:52 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

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