Vienna
Schwechat International Airport
Airport codes
IATA code VIE
ICAO code LOWW
Local
Time
GMT +1
Address
Vienna
International Airport
P.O. Box 1
A-1300 Vienna Airport
Austria
Access
The airport is
easily accessible from the center of Vienna from highway A4
or the Bundesstraße B9. On both roads the exit “Flughafen”
is clearly indicated.
Parking Short-term
car parks (K1, K3)
Multi-storey car parks (PH 3,4)
Long-term car park (C)
The bus station
is in front of the Arrivals Hall. The Airport Express Bus
leaves every half hour from the city center (Morzinplatz)
(travel time is 20 minutes).
The City Airport
Train (tel: +43(0)1 25250) leaves every half hour from the
underground train station to the center of Vienna (travel
time is 16 minutes). If you leave from Vienna, there is the
possibility to check-in for your flight at the Mitte train
station. A metro line (Schnelbahn S7) also goes between the
airport and the stations Mitte, Nord and Floridsdorf.
Airport Overview
Vienna International
Airport southeast of central Vienna, is the busiest and biggest
airport in Austria. It is often referred to as Schwechat, the
name of the county it is in. The airport is capable of handling
wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A340. The
airport is the hub of Austrian Airlines and its subsidiaries,
as well as budget airline Niki.During 2009, the airport handled
a total of 18,114,103 passengers, representing a 8.3% decrease
compared to 2008.[2] In 2010, the airport handled 19,691,206
passengers, a 8.7% increase over 2009.
Contacts
Phone
+43(0)1 7007 22233
+43 (0)1-7007-32695
Fax: +43(0)1 7007 23805
Website
http://www.viennaairport.com/
Airport
Information
Vienna Schwechat
airport belongs to the largest airports in Austria. 18 km
from the airport lies Vienna. Vienna Schwechat is a top destination
for sightseeing. Airlines refer to airport Vienna Schwechat
under the code VIE. There are three passenger terminals at
airport Vienna Schwechat. In 2006 they began with the construction
of a new terminal (Skylink) to capture an increase of passengers
and this terminal was finished in 2008. The Vienese airport
processed almost 18 million travelers. You can find information
counters in Terminal 2 and by the bus station. The help desk
is available 24 hours per day (tel: +43(0)1 7007 22233).
Low cost airlines use this airport for domestic, international
and transcontinental flights. Air Berlin is the most important
low cost airline at the airport Vienna Schwechat. You can
also travel to VIE with airlines Aer Lingus, Air Transat,
Brussels Airlines, Condor, easyJet, GermanWings, InterSky
and others.
Airlines
British
Airways, bmi, Austrian Airlines, easyJet,Lufthansa, Air Canada,
SunExpress, Air France, airBaltic, Syrian Air, Air Berlin,
Qatar Airways, IranAir, Swiss, FlyNiki, InterSky, KLM, TAROM,
Lauda Air, Turkish Airlines, Delta, TAM Linhas Aeras, Brussels
Airlines, Norwegian, Kenya Airways, SAS, American Airlines,
LIBYAN, Iberia, Spanair Air, Mauritius, Aeroflot, EVA Air,
Wataniya Airways, Alitalia, Air India, Japan Airlines,LOT
S7 Airlines, Air Moldova, germanwings, China Airlines, Belavia,
Finnair, Korean Air, Tunisair,EgyptAir, All, Nippon Airways,
Montenegro Airlines, Transaero Airlines, Ukraine International
Air, Dolomiti, Croatia Airlines, Qantas, Hainan Airlines,
Bulgaria Air, Condor, Aeroflot-Don, Olympic Air, US Airways,
Dniproavia, JAT Airways, TAP, China Southern, Aer Lingus,
Vueling Airlines, AZAL, Adria, Rossiya Airlines, Georgian
Airways, Luxair, Pegasus Airlines, Ural Airlines, Flybe, Royal
Jordanian, B&H Airlines, Air Malta, Air China, Cirrus
Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air Astana, Emirates,
Air New Zealand, Kam Air, United EL AL, Israel Airlines, HAMBURG
International, Thai Airways, Continental Airlines, TUIfly,
Singapore Airlines.
Car Rental
is available through all major companies on and off airport,
for a free quote try carhire4lower.com
Airline
Lounges
VIP Lounges
If you are looking for somewhere to relax at the airport,
the JET Lounge and AIR Lounge at Vienna International Airport
offer you a place to wait for your flight in a quiet and comfortable
atmosphere.
JET Lounge advantages
location: access by lift in the shopping zone
200 seats in an area of 750 m²
2 fixed PC stations and 2 notebook workstations with Internet
access
free wireless LAN
cable TV with extra-large LCD screen
national and international newspapers and magazines
boarding display
1 shower
snack buffet (hot and cold snacks)
AIR Lounge advantages
location: at the beginning of the D gates right after passport
control
over 50 seats in an area of 250 m²
panoramic view of the apron
4 fixed PC stations with Internet access
free wireless LAN
cable TV with extra-large LCD screen
national and international newspapers and magazines
snack buffet (hot and cold snacks)
Opening hours and telephone
JET Lounge 06:00 - 21:00 / +43-7007-23407
AIR Lounge 06:00 - 20:00 / +43-7007-23415
E-mail vip.vie@viennaairport.com
Admission: EUR 24.00/per person or with entitlement card
Terminals
There are three
passenger terminals at airport Vienna Schwechat.
Facilities
The following services
are available at Vienna Airport:
lounges
Airport-Info
hotels, offices & event rooms
lost & found
chapel
free wireless LAN
banks & currency exchange
In all terminals there are banks, money exchange offices and
ATM's.
There are two post offices, one in the Departures Hall between
the terminals and one in the shopping area plaza.
The medical center (tel: +43(0)1 7007 22245) is available
24 hours a day. You can find a pharmacy in the shopping area
Arcade between Terminal 1 and parking garage 3 (open from
8:00–18:00).
Restrooms / Toilets
Toilets are located
& sign posted in all terminals
Disabled
facilities / Medical Facilities
The airport offers
excellent services for the disabled. Wheelchair ramps, adapted
restrooms, elevators and telephones. A bus for wheelchair
transportation can be ordered with Airport Transfer Service
(tel: +43(0)1 7007 35910). In garages PH3 and PH4 there are
parking places reserved for the disabled, these spaces are
close to the elevator.
If you are being
brought to/ from the airport by private vehicle or taxi, you
can use the designated free parking spaces to get in and out
and load and unload your luggage. From there you can reach
the arrival or departure halls without having to negotiate
any steps. On arrival report to the pick-up point in terminal
2 or go to your airline check-in counter.
If you arrive in your own car, you can use the disabled-accessible
car parks.
If you have any problems on entering or leaving the car park
and require help, press the call button at the entrance/ exit
barrier and someone will come to assist you without delay.
The Airport Transfer Service can transport frail or disabled
persons in a specially equipped minibus with capacity for
two persons in wheelchairs and up to six accompanying persons.
A Medical Centre
is situated in the arrivals area (level 0) at Vienna Airport
is staffed 24 hours a day by a qualified nurse, first aider
and doctor (supplementary charge for night service from 10
p.m. to 8 p.m.). Free parking for one hour in multi-storey
car park 3 is included.
Free Medical information and advice
Tel.: +43-1-7007-22245 or
Tel.: +43-1-7007-22299
medical-center@viennaairport.com
Business facilities
Conference centre;
The annexed conference and event centre has the facilities
required for all events from an international conference to
an exclusive business meeting in an elegant environment, as
well as functions and trade exhibitions (for up to 600 persons).
The rooms are designed for events in an area of over 2,000
m² divided into 21 individually combinable conference
rooms with natural lighting and a large foyer for exhibitions
and breaks, a business centre and reception.
Free wireless LAN
Mobility and international information transfer via Internet
call for wireless LAN and a power supply.Vienna Airport offers
passengers free wireless Internet access in all areas, including
restaurants. All you need is a notebook or PDA with WiFi compatible
LAN card. Your laptop or handheld does not have to be specially
configured. The connection speed of up to 11 Mbit/s ensures
rapid Internet access. Power outlets can be found in all lounges
and in the C and D gate departure areas.
Baggage
There is a place
for storing baggage in the Arrivals Hall. Porters can be hired
(tel: +43(0)1 7007 33140).
Lost & found
If you mislay items in the terminals or on the airport premises
(e.g. in the multi-storey car parks), in the aircraft after
landing at Vienna Airport or in the City Airport Train/ CAT,
please call +43-1-7007-29360 or e-mail fundbuero@viennaairport.com.
For items mislaid in flights leaving Vienna, contact your
airline or the destination airport.
For items left in Vienna Airport buses, the office in the
arrivals hall will provide information at +43-1-7007-32300.
Shops
and restaurants
Vienna airport
has a large range of shops, there are more than 70. There
are also many snack bars, cafés and restaurants. The
restaurant Brahms & Liszt (tel: +43(0)1 7007 33385) specializes
in regional dishes and wines.
Other
services
The VISITAIR Centre
For those who have always wanted to know how an international
works, the VISITAIR Centre and tour of the apron area provide
a glimpse behind the scenes.
The VISITAIR Centre provides information about the different
operations and also offers a history of Vienna Airport. One
of the highlights is the “transparent airport”
and its importance for the region. The exhibition is divided
into numerous sections and gives an interesting insight into
the complex procedures involved:
“Airport under the microscope” - facts, figures
and unusual jobs
“Neighbours” - the dialogue forum, its functions
and tasks
“Interactive media table” - take a journey into
the past and the future
“Sound station” - find out about the technical
background and listen to examples of aircraft, traffic and
everyday noise
Souvenir, there is also a small shop where you can purchase
souvenirs of your visit to the airport.
VISITAIR tour
A bus journey among the aircraft
The tour starts at the VISITAIR Centre and travels around
the airport, visiting the freight area, hangars, aircraft
handling and fire brigade. You will see at firsthand how aircraft
are made ready for take-off on the apron and also learn to
recognise the different types of aircraft.
English commentary and special tours on request!
First Aid:
There is a first
aid facility available at the medical centre. The Medical
Centre is situated in the arrivals area (level 0) at Vienna
Airport is staffed 24 hours a day by a qualified nurse, first
aider and doctor (supplementary charge for night service from
10 p.m. to 8 p.m.).
Tel.: +43-1-7007-22245 or
Tel.: +43-1-7007-22299
Country
Information
Landlocked in central
Europe, Austria is today one of the continent's most influential
countrys in both economic and political issues. Over the last
half-century, the extraordinary Alpine scenery and cultural
attractions of Austria and its cities, have transformed it
into a major tourism destination.
Perhaps no one
country can match the musical resum? of Austria. It's the
homeland of legendary composers like Brahms, Haydn, Mahler,
Mozart, Schubert and the Strausses - both father and son.
In addition, the German-born Ludwig van Beethoven lived in
Vienna for most of his adult life.
The current biography
of Austria (the home of the Viennese Waltz, the Vienna Boys
Choir and dancing Lipizzaner horses), is one of progress and
stability.
Combine that with
an abundance of natural beauty, spectacular mountain vistas,
castles, cosmopolitan cities, the Danube River Valley, music
festivals, and of course - world class Alpine skiing and resorts
- and Austria paints a very pleasant picture, indeed.
Austria has three
very distinct climate zones.
In the eastern
lowlands, the average high temperature in July is near 68?
(20? C), while the January lows average near 30? (-1? C).
Annual rainfall in this area is often less than 31 inches
(800 mm).
The central region
has a typical Alpine climate, with higher precipitation levels
and shorter summers. Winters are long, and bring frequent
rain to the lowlands and heavy snow to the mountains.
In the west, the
weather is milder, but wetter. Precipitation amounts vary
here depending on location and altitude, but annual amounts
near 78 inches (2,000 mm) are possible. The average high temperature
in July is near 62? (16? C), while the January lows average
near 38? (3? C).
Renting A Car In Austria
Speed Limits -
Motorway 130 km/h
Open Road 100 km/h
Town 50 km/h
Side of the road
- Right
Alcohol mg/ml -
Austria has strict drink driving laws, only allowing 0.5 milligrams
of alcohol per millilitre of blood
Other Information
Headlamp converters are compulsory.
Lights: Dipped headlights are advised during daylight in poor
weather and must be used during the day at all times by motorcycles.
Minimum age for driving, provided you hold a full UK licence,
is 18 for a car, 18 for a motorcycle over 50cc, and 16 for
a motorcycle under 50cc.
Motorcycle drivers and passengers must wear crash helmets.
Motor insurance: third-party insurance is compulsory. A green
card is not required but your insurer should be advised of
your trip.
Seat belts are compulsory for front and rear seat occupants.
Snow chains are recommended to be carried everywhere in Austria
during winter, and if you do not carry and fit them when conditions
demand the police can prevent you continuing your journey.
They should be removed as soon as conditions allow so as not
to damage the road surface. Click for general information
on winter tyres and snow chains.
Visibility Vests are now compulsory in Austria.
Warning triangle is compulsory.
Winter tyres are required by law from November 1st until April
15th when driving in bad weather - defined as snow, mud or
ice.
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