Vienna International Airport
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Vienna International Airport is Austria's largest airport, located in Schwechat about 18 km southeast of central Vienna, handling around 31 million passengers per year and operated by the listed Flughafen Wien AG.
Vienna International Airport operates in the Austrian Airports segment.
Vienna International Airport: Disambiguation
Vienna International Airport is NOT the same as Salzburg Airport or Innsbruck Airport, the two next-largest Austrian airports, and it is NOT the same as Bratislava Airport, which sits 55 km east and is sometimes marketed as a Vienna alternative. Vienna International Airport refers specifically to the VIE airport in Schwechat, Lower Austria. It is also distinct from its operating company Flughafen Wien AG, the listed corporation that manages the airport.
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Vienna International Airport: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- International Commercial Airport
- IATA / ICAO Code
- VIE / LOWW
- Operator
- Flughafen Wien AG (listed on Vienna Stock Exchange)
- Opened
- 1954 (current commercial operations)
- Location
- Schwechat, Lower Austria
- Distance from Vienna City
- ~18 km southeast of city center
- Runways
- 2 (third runway approved but not yet built)
- Terminals
- 2 passenger terminals (T1 and T3, connected)
- Passengers (2025)
- ~31 million
- Based Carriers
- Austrian Airlines (hub), Eurowings, Ryanair, Wizz Air
- City Access
- CAT (City Airport Train), S7 S-Bahn, Vienna Airport Lines bus
- Country
- Austria
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Vienna International Airport: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vienna International Airport?
Vienna International Airport is Austria's largest and busiest airport, located in Schwechat about 18 km southeast of Vienna's city center. Vienna International Airport handles around 31 million passengers per year and is the main hub for Austrian Airlines.
How do I get from Vienna International Airport to the city?
Vienna International Airport connects to central Vienna by rail and bus. Vienna International Airport's fastest option is the CAT (City Airport Train) to Wien Mitte in 16 minutes, with the cheaper S7 S-Bahn and the Vienna Airport Lines bus as alternatives.
Who operates Vienna International Airport?
Vienna International Airport is operated by Flughafen Wien AG, a corporation listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. Vienna International Airport's ownership is split among the State of Lower Austria, the City of Vienna, airport employees, and private free-float shareholders, including a minority stake held by Germany's Fraport AG.
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