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VIE Vienna International Airport

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Vienna International Airport (VIE) serves Vienna, about 18 km southeast of Vienna. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAVIE
ICAOLOWW
ServesVienna
From centre18 km
Non-stop137
Airlines70
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Elevation183 m

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The airport in numbers

Vienna International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Vienna International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 33M passengers in 2025.

Passengers / year
33M
as of 2025
Elevation
183 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Flughafen Wien AG
Passengers per year, 1954–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Vienna International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Vienna International Airport to Vienna

Vienna (VIE) is about 18 km southeast of the centre. The City Airport Train (CAT) reaches Wien Mitte in 16 minutes (around €12). The ordinary S7 train does the same route in about 25 minutes for a third of the price. A taxi to the centre is about €40.

VIE is a compact, efficient airport — an Austrian Airlines hub for connections to Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~27 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~38 min€35–€55
Private transfer~38 minfixed upfront
Car rental~38 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From VIE to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Graz144 km151 min€248–€394
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Which way suits you from Vienna International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€35–€55 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Vienna ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Vienna International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 137 destinations, operated by 70 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Austrian Airlines · Air Berlin · Niki · Lufthansa · United Airlines · Royal Jordanian · Germanwings · Finnair · Meridiana · Ukraine International Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Vienna International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Vienna International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Vienna shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Vienna International Airport to the centre of Vienna?
Vienna: City Airport Train (CAT, 16 min) or the ordinary S7 train (much cheaper, ~25 min). Salzburg and Innsbruck are bus-served. The airport is about 18 km southeast of Vienna, about 38 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Vienna International Airport to Vienna?
Roughly €35–€55 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Vienna International Airport?
Metered taxi. Uber and Bolt are legal in Vienna and usually cheaper than a taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Vienna International Airport to Vienna?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Vienna: City Airport Train (CAT, 16 min) or the ordinary S7 train (much cheaper, ~25 min). Salzburg and Innsbruck are bus-served.
Can I get from Vienna International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Vienna: City Airport Train (CAT, 16 min) or the ordinary S7 train (much cheaper, ~25 min). Salzburg and Innsbruck are bus-served. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Vienna International Airport?
About 137 destinations, including Zurich, Barcelona, Berlin, Moscow. 70 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Vienna International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Vienna International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Vienna International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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