Vienna International Airport

Vienna International Airport is about 18 km (11 miles) southeast of central Vienna, in the town of Schwechat. The drive takes about 20 minutes on the A4 motorway, depending on traffic. Railjet trains reach Wien Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes, and the CAT replacement coach reaches Wien Mitte in about 21 minutes.

No. The airport is outside the city limits, in Schwechat in the state of Lower Austria, about 18 km southeast of the center of Vienna. It sits next to the A4 motorway with its own exit, and a railway station under the terminals links it to Wien Hauptbahnhof and the rest of the Austrian rail network.

Vienna airport has three check-in areas: Terminal 1, Terminal 1A and Terminal 3. Terminals 1 and 3 share one building, and Terminal 1A is a separate building opposite Terminal 1. Terminal 2 no longer has check-in and now houses security screening and a baggage claim area. All arriving passengers exit into the central arrivals hall in Terminal 3.

Austrian Airlines uses Terminal 3, which it shares with most Star Alliance airlines such as Lufthansa and several long-haul carriers including Emirates and Qatar Airways. Ryanair and many other European airlines check in at Terminal 1, while Terminal 1A is used mainly by leisure airlines such as Condor, Pegasus Airlines and SunExpress. Check your booking before you travel.

The official taxi rank is directly in front of the arrivals hall. City Transfer counters inside the hall can also arrange onward rides. The airport warns against accepting rides from people who approach you in the arrivals hall, since these drivers often lack the required business license. The drive to central Vienna takes about 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

Railjet trains run to Wien Hauptbahnhof in about 15 minutes, every 30 minutes, from the station under the terminals. During the S-Bahn trunk line closure until the end of October 2027, the S7 runs only to St. Marx and the CAT runs as a coach to Wien Mitte. Vienna Airport Bus express lines serve hubs such as Praterstern and Karlsplatz.

From 7 September 2026 the CAT runs as a nonstop premium coach instead of a train, because of the S-Bahn trunk line closure in Vienna. The coach leaves from bus stop 0 at Terminal 3 and reaches Wien Mitte in about 21 minutes, every 12 to 15 minutes. The bus service is expected to run until 31 October 2027.

Yes. Bolt operates at Vienna International Airport, and the pickup points are shown in the app, with signs for ride-hailing pickups at the airport. Pickup locations can change, so check the app when you request your ride. For a ride without an app, the official taxi rank is in front of the arrivals hall.

Austria is in the Schengen Area, so travelers arriving from outside Schengen pass passport control, while flights from Schengen countries skip it. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026. The planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check visa rules for your nationality.

Intercity buses from FlixBus, RegioJet and Slovak Lines stop at Vienna airport on routes to Bratislava, most ending at the Mlynské Nivy bus station. Slovak Lines runs almost every hour. The airport is east of Vienna, closer to the Slovak border than the city center, so trips from the airport are shorter than from central Vienna.

Yes. Direct railjet trains leave from the station under the airport terminals. The trip takes about 1 hour 41 minutes to Linz and about 2 hours 49 minutes to Salzburg. Some trains to Graz run direct, while trains toward Klagenfurt, Brno, Prague and Budapest need a change in Vienna.

Vienna is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to summer time (UTC+2) from late March to late October. Austria uses the euro, and ATMs and currency exchange are available at the airport. The ÖBB ticket counter and ticket machines for trains are in the arrivals hall.

Vienna International Airport is operated by Flughafen Wien AG. It handled 32.6 million passengers in 2025, up 2.6% from 31.7 million in 2024. Austrian Airlines carried about 46% of passengers, followed by Ryanair and its Lauda unit with about 21%. Germany, Spain and Italy were the largest country markets.

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Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

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Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.