---
iata: VIE
name: Vienna International Airport
city: Vienna
country: Austria
lastUpdated: '2026-08-30'
officialWebsite: 'https://viennaairport.com/en/passengers'
sources:
  - 'https://viennaairport.com/en/passengers'
  - >-
    https://viennaairport.com/en/passengers/arrival__parking/s-bahn__suburban_railway
  - 'https://www.loungepair.com/guides/vienna-airport-lounges-vie-complete-guide/'
  - 'https://www.austrian.com/us/en/lounges-vienna-airport'
  - 'https://www.cityairporttrain.com/en'
  - 'https://www.cityairporttrain.com/en/catmosphere/mainlineclosure/'
  - 'https://www.wienerlinien.at/tickets'
  - 'https://www.vor.at/'
quickFacts:
  - Single terminal building with check-in areas T1/1A/3 and gates B/C/D/F/G
  - Austrian Airlines hub with strong Star Alliance presence
  - VIENNA Lounge won Europe Lounge of the Year 2025/2026
  - New CT scanners at all security checkpoints from July 2026
  - FastTrack security available via VIE-Shop
  - >-
    Railjet and S7 to the city; CAT already on premium buses (Stammstrecke works
    through Oct 2027)
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: 'Arrive 2h early for Schengen, 2.5h non-Schengen'
    detail: FastTrack cuts waits significantly; book via VIE-Shop app or site.
    summary: >-
      Peak morning departures (6-9am) and holiday periods add 15-30min to
      security.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Use T3 for Austrian/Star Alliance flights
    detail: Gates F/G non-Schengen in T3; plan 10-15min walk between zones.
    summary: >-
      T1 handles most others; T1A for low-cost; all connected airside after
      security.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Hit airside Plaza in T3 for variety
    detail: >-
      Lounges offer superior buffets if eligible—VIENNA Lounge praised for
      quality.
    summary: >-
      Austrian classics and international options; better value than landside
      pre-security.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Star Gold or Priority Pass unlocks top lounges
    detail: >-
      Day passes available; check current access on Priority Pass or airline
      app.
    summary: VIENNA Lounge (T1) is the standout; Austrian Senator for Gold holders.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: VIENNA Lounge
    zone: non-Schengen
    hours: '04:30-22:00'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Day pass
    bestFor:
      - Work
      - Long layovers
      - Families
    summary: Award-winning food and comfort; a top Priority Pass pick at VIE.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 1
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Buffet
      - Quiet zones
      - WiFi
  - name: SKY Lounge
    zone: Schengen
    hours: '04:30-23:00'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Day pass
    bestFor:
      - Short layovers
    summary: Solid Priority Pass option; usually quieter than peak Austrian lounges.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal 3
    amenities:
      - Buffet
      - Showers
      - WiFi
  - name: Austrian Senator / Star Alliance Gold Lounge
    zone: Schengen / non-Schengen
    hours: '05:00-22:30'
    access:
      - Star Alliance Gold
      - Business Class
    bestFor:
      - Star Alliance passengers
    summary: Reliable for Gold/Star flyers; separate HON Circle section for top tier.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 3
    amenities:
      - Buffet
      - Showers
      - Quiet areas
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: Heinemann duty-free
    zone: airside
    price: €1.50-2.00 for 500ml
    summary: Cheapest reliable bottled water in airside retail clusters.
    location: 'Airside Plaza near central security, departures hall'
    terminal: Terminal 3
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: refill
    name: Water fountain
    zone: airside
    price: Free
    summary: 'Clean, accessible refill spot post-security for reusable bottles.'
    location: Opposite McDonald's airside near Gate F cluster
    terminal: Terminal 3
    isBestQuality: true
  - kind: free
    name: Lounge water stations
    zone: airside
    price: Free
    summary: Unlimited free water for lounge users; best if you have access.
    location: 'Inside VIENNA Lounge, Level 2 after security'
    terminal: Terminal 1
airportistScore: 8.1
slug: vie
region: Europe
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# Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Vienna, Austria · Europe
VIE delivers efficient Star Alliance hub operations and award-winning lounges but trades off some peak-hour crowding for its compact layout.
## Airportist Score

**8.1 / 10**
- Comfort: 8.3
- Navigation: 7.8
- Food: 8.0
- Transport: 8.5
- Disruption resilience: 7.9

## At a glance

- Passengers: 30M+
- Terminals: Single building, 3 check-in areas
- Typical security: 18 min
- On-time: 82%
- Disruption: moderate

## Best for

- Star Alliance connections
- Award-winning lounges
- Efficient rail links
- Compact navigation

## Watch out for

- Morning peak security queues
- Non-Schengen gate walks
- CAT premium pricing vs S7 value
- Holiday period crowds

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/vie/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/vie/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/vie/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/vie/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/vie/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/vie/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/vie/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/vie/reviews.md)