Vienna-Schwechat Airport (VIE) is the largest airport in Austria and a destination for many Austrians. Airlines operate here from numerous cities in Europe and around the world; flights to Vienna also come from Antalya, Varna and Izmir. Thanks to the good connections with the urban S-Bahn network, the ÖBB long-distance network and road traffic, Vienna Airport is easily accessible. Whether a flight to Vienna is for private, family or business reasons, there is no need for air travellers to sacrifice any comfort – facilities range from baggage transfer and car rental through to the airport hotel.Taxis can be found around the clock in front of the terminal exits to convey travellers to their hotels or to other destinations in the city. Find cheap flights to Vienna with SunExpress!
The City Airport Train Vienna takes you non-stop within 16 minutes from the airport to the city.
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In 1938, the airport’s landing and runways were used for the first time, initially by military aircraft. Ten years later, it had become the largest airport for civil aviation in Austria; 75 airlines now fly from Vienna to around 180 destinations worldwide. Since the climatic conditions are favourable in in Vienna, with moderate winters and warm summers, the metropolis is an interesting destination all year round – for summer holidays in the mountains, for ski holidays or city trips.
Austria’s metropolis is a popular destination for weekend getaways and city tours. Directly after the outward flight, your journey takes you by public transport to Vienna’s city centre. One of the city’s interesting attractions is the Wiener Prater, with its distinctive Ferris wheel. The inner-city recreation park, however, offers much more than just panoramic views over the city from the gondola: regular exhibitions and culinary events also attract visitors, while rides such as the Old Viennese Grottenbahn and the Wildalpenbahn are exciting for families with children.
Other sights of the Austrian capital include St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the heart of the old town, the park and the two castles of Belvedere, the historic Hofburg with the Hofreitschule and the baroque Schönbrunn Palace with its adjacent zoo. A stroll through the old town around St. Stephen’s Cathedral is a must for every shopping enthusiast. Here, regional and international businesses are juxtaposed; a stroll over the Viennese Naschmarkt is also not to be missed during a city trip. Here, you can discover culinary specialities from Vienna and Austria, which also make wonderful souvenirs for friends and relatives.
A special place of interest in Vienna for culture buffs is the Museum Quarter: located in the city’s 7th district, it houses various museums – from the MUMOK to the Kunsthalle Wien and the Leopold Museum. In the ZOOM Erlebniswelt, children will find a children’s museum specially designed for young visitors, with lots of inviting interactive exhibits. Before your departure, a visit to the Museum Quarter makes a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of the city.
For business travellers, Vienna Airport offers free Wi-Fi access in many areas of the building, such as departure lounges, restaurants and bars on the premises. In addition, Gates F and G have dedicated workspaces for business customers, aimed at air travellers from both Economy and Business class. As well as WLAN, there are also desks for laptops, tablets and notebooks. The working areas are equipped with sockets where technical equipment can be charged.
If you are visiting the airport in Vienna just for a stopover, you can use the waiting time for a visit to the VISITAIR Center in Terminal 3, where you will find information on the historical development of the airport. For their onward journey from Vienna airport, business travellers can choose from a variety of car rentals located in parking lot 4, where rental vehicles can be picked up and parked after use.