Vienna Airport Map & Terminal Guide 2026

Vienna Airport Map

The Vienna Airport map below shows the full layout of Vienna International Airport (VIE/LOWW), officially known as Wien-Schwechat Airport and located in Schwechat, 18 km (11 miles) southeast of central Vienna. VIE set a new passenger record in 2024, handling more than 32 million passengers, and ranks among the 20 busiest airports in Europe. It is the primary hub for Austrian Airlines, a Star Alliance member carrier, and also serves as a base for low-cost carrier Ryanair and, since April 2025, leisure airline Condor.

As the Vienna Airport map shows, the layout is centred around one large interconnected terminal complex. Three check-in areas—Terminal 1 (T1), Terminal 1A (T1A) and Terminal 3 (T3)—feed into five gate concourses. The single most important thing to understand at VIE is the Schengen split: Gates B, C and D handle Schengen flights; Gates F and G handle non-Schengen flights. These two pier groups are in separate parts of the building, with a free shuttle bus connecting them for transfers across the boundary.

Vienna Airport Location Map

Vienna International Airport sits in Schwechat, southeast of the city, with direct access from the A4 Ostautobahn motorway. The location map below shows VIE’s position relative to central Vienna. The CAT express train and ÖBB S7 suburban rail connect the airport underground station directly to Wien Mitte in the city centre, making it one of the better-connected airports in central Europe for public transport users.

Vienna Airport Terminals

Vienna Airport operates three active check-in areas within one airport complex. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are all physically connected inside the same building. Terminal 1A is a separate structure directly across the road from Terminal 1. The terminal you check in at determines which security lane you use, but all passengers enter the same airside gate area once through security. Terminal 2 no longer has active check-in; it now handles arrivals baggage claim and has been refurbished with new security screening areas.

Terminal 1 (T1)

Terminal 1 is the older of the two main check-in halls and sits on the left side of the complex as you face the building. It connects airside to Concourses B, C and D, which all handle Schengen destinations. Carriers using T1 include Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, KLM, easyJet and several others. The VIENNA Lounge is located in Terminal 1 after security on Level 2, accessible to all passengers.

Terminal 1A (T1A)

Terminal 1A is a standalone building directly opposite Terminal 1, connected by a short outdoor walkway. It was temporarily closed for renovation in early 2025 and reopened in modernised form in April 2025. T1A primarily handles leisure and charter airlines—Condor, SunExpress, Air Arabia—as well as some long-haul carriers including Hainan Airlines and China Airlines. Passengers checking in at T1A still clear security in the main terminal building, so allow a few extra minutes for the short walk across.

Terminal 3 (T3)

Terminal 3, often called the Austrian Star Alliance Terminal, is the airport’s newest facility, built between 2006 and 2012. It connects airside to Concourses F and G, which handle non-Schengen flights. Austrian Airlines uses T3 as its hub, alongside most Star Alliance member carriers. Other notable T3 airlines include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Korean Air and El Al. The SKY Lounge and all five Austrian Airlines lounges are in Terminal 3. The Plaza—a large landside retail and dining area—sits between Terminals 1 and 3 and is accessible before security from both sides.

Vienna Airport Security Checkpoints

Security at Vienna Airport is split by terminal. Terminal 1 has its own security lanes after check-in, leading airside to Concourses B, C and D. Terminal 3 has its own separate security area, leading airside to Concourses F and G. Terminal 1A passengers walk across to the main terminal building to clear security before proceeding to their gate. Fast Track lanes are available in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 for Business and First class passengers, and can also be purchased as a separate ticket from the airport. As of 2026, CT scanner technology is being introduced progressively at all existing checkpoints.

Vienna Airport Gate Concourses

Vienna Airport has five gate concourses. Concourses B, C and D are in the Schengen section (Pier West and Pier East). Concourses F and G are in the non-Schengen section (Pier North). If your connection requires moving between these two pier groups—for example, arriving on a Schengen flight and departing on a non-Schengen flight—a free shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The ride takes about 4 minutes. Budget at least 15 minutes total for any inter-pier connection. Once the 2027 expansion is complete, direct airside walking connections between all five concourses will be available for most passengers.

Vienna Airport Concourse B

Vienna Airport Concourse C

Vienna Airport Concourse D

Vienna Airport Concourse F

Vienna Airport Concourse G

Getting Between Concourses at Vienna Airport

Within the Schengen pier group (B, C and D), movement is on foot within the airside building. Similarly, within the non-Schengen pier group (F and G), passengers walk between gates on the two levels of Pier North. The challenge at VIE is crossing between the two pier groups for connections. A free shuttle bus runs between the B/C/D area and the F/G area every 10 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The ride itself takes about 4 minutes, but total connection time including walking to the bus stop, waiting and clearing any passport control should be budgeted at 15 minutes minimum. In practice, allow 30 to 45 minutes for any inter-pier connection.

Getting to Vienna Airport

Ground transport for both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 is accessible from the arrivals level. The rail station serving both the CAT and ÖBB services is underground, connected via passageways from the arrivals hall. Taxi and ride-share pick-up is on the ground floor (Level 0) outside the arrivals exit.

Vienna Airport Parking

Pre-book parking at viennaairport.com for the best rates and guaranteed availability during peak travel periods. Several car parks are within walking distance of the terminal building.

Vienna Airport Lounges

Vienna Airport has two pay-in lounges open to all passengers regardless of airline or ticket class, plus five Austrian Airlines lounges in Terminal 3 for eligible travellers.

Vienna Airport Map — Arrivals

Domestic and Schengen arrivals at Gates B, C or D proceed directly through the pier to the baggage claim area in the terminal without passport control. Non-Schengen arrivals at Gates F or G clear EU passport control (or EES biometric registration for non-EU nationals) before moving to baggage claim in Terminal 2/3. From baggage claim, passengers exit to the ground floor arrivals hall for ground transport. As of April 2026, the EU Entry/Exit System is fully operational at VIE, adding biometric registration for non-EU nationals. Allow an extra 30 to 45 minutes for EES queues during peak arrival periods.

Ground Transport from Arrivals

The CAT and ÖBB rail station is underground, reached via passageways from the arrivals hall—look for the train symbol after baggage claim. Taxi ranks and ride-share pick-up are on Level 0 outside the exit. Vienna Airport Lines bus stops are directly in front of the arrivals exit on the ground level. The rental car centre is in P4, reached via an underground passage following parking signs.

Vienna Airport Map — Departures

Check which terminal you are departing from on your booking confirmation or airline app. Terminal 3 for Austrian Airlines and most non-Schengen long-haul carriers; Terminal 1 for Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, KLM and others; Terminal 1A for Condor, SunExpress, Air Arabia and similar leisure carriers. Check in, drop bags, then proceed to the security checkpoint for your terminal. Once airside, head to your gate concourse. Check your gate letter on departure boards to confirm whether you need passport control (non-Schengen) or not (Schengen).

Recommended Arrival Times

The airport recommends arriving at least 2 hours before European and Schengen flights and 3 hours before long-haul non-Schengen departures. During summer peak season and public holidays, add extra buffer for both check-in queues and security. Terminal 1A passengers should allow additional time for the walk across to the main building. Gate assignments appear on FIDS screens throughout the terminal and on your airline’s app.

Insider Tips

The single most disorienting thing at VIE for first-time travellers is the pier split. Look at the gate letter on your boarding pass before you do anything else. If it starts with B, C or D, go to T1 and use T1 security. If it starts with F or G, go to T3 and use T3 security. The Plaza between terminals is a good place for a meal before security—the landside food selection is better than the airside options in most concourses. If connecting between a Schengen arrival and non-Schengen departure (or vice versa), build in at least 45 minutes beyond the minimum transit time. For the cheapest train to the city, the S7 at around €5.40 is perfectly comfortable. The CAT at €14.90 saves about 9 minutes and offers city check-in at Wien Mitte for eligible airlines. Refer to the Vienna Airport map above to plan your route through VIE before you arrive.