As one of the most important transport hubs in Europe, Vienna International Airport is in a strategically favourable location. Only about 18 kilometers from the center of Vienna, it is excellently connected to the road and rail network and offers travelers a fast and convenient connection to the Austrian capital.
The modern airport site covers an area of around 6 square kilometres and has two parallel runways, each 3,600 metres long. The capacity of the airport is impressive: up to 34 million passengers can be handled here every year. Thanks to its excellent infrastructure and continuous modernisation, Vienna Airport is ideally equipped to meet the growing requirements of the aviation industry.
To keep operations running smoothly, the airport has a variety of state-of-the-art facilities and technologies. These include, for example, the automated baggage handling system, which can handle over 16,000 pieces of baggage per hour, as well as state-of-the-art security checks that enable fast and efficient passenger handling.
As an international hub, Vienna Airport offers travellers a wide range of flight connections all over the world. More than 75 airlines, including well-known providers such as Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines and British Airways, serve more than 200 destinations in around 70 countries from here.
The numerous direct flights connecting Vienna Airport with the most important economic and tourist centres in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa are particularly attractive. Thanks to Austria's favorable geographical location, travelers can also reach many destinations in Eastern Europe, Russia and Turkey directly from here.
In addition to the classic scheduled flights, Vienna Airport also offers an extensive range of charter flights for holidaymakers. Numerous tour operators and airlines use the location to bring their guests to the most popular holiday regions. Whether Mediterranean beaches, ski destinations in the Alps or exotic long-distance destinations - the most beautiful destinations can be reached comfortably and directly from Vienna Airport.
A comprehensive range of services and facilities ensures a smooth and pleasant stay at Vienna Airport. In addition to the modern terminal buildings with numerous check-in counters and security checks, travellers will find a wide range of shopping and dining options here.
In the two terminals and the forecourt in between, there are a variety of shops, boutiques and duty-free shops where you can buy travel supplies, souvenirs, fashion and accessories. In addition, passengers can enjoy numerous restaurants, cafés and bars offering culinary specialties from all over the world.
Various service facilities such as ATMs, post offices, lounges and VIP areas also ensure the comfort of travellers. Travel agencies, information desks and luggage storage also help to make your stay at the airport as pleasant as possible.
Vienna Airport pays particular attention to the needs of families with children. In addition to baby changing rooms and play areas, there are special offers such as children's cinemas and childcare to make the stay easier for the youngest travelers.
Vienna Airport is excellently connected to the public transport network and can be reached in many ways. Whether by train, subway, bus or their own car - travelers have numerous options to arrive at the airport comfortably and stress-free.
The "City Airport Train" (CAT) rapid transit connection takes passengers from Vienna's city centre directly to the airport terminal in just 16 minutes. Alternatively, regional trains and buses are also available, stopping at various stops around the airport.
If you arrive by car, you will find an extensive range of parking spaces at the airport with over 22,000 parking spaces. In addition to short-term parking in the immediate vicinity of the terminals, there are also long-term parking spaces for travelers who want to park their cars during their vacation.
To ensure that everything runs smoothly, it is advisable to plan your journey in good time and to take into account the current traffic information. Vienna Airport provides comprehensive information on all travel options on its website in order to enable travellers to prepare in the best possible way.
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