Quick answer: Departures at VIE leave from the connected terminal complex, with most flights using the modern Terminal 3 alongside Terminals 1, 1A and 2, so confirm your terminal before you travel. Check-in desks open about 2 to 3 hours before departure and close 40 to 60 minutes before take-off. Coming from the city, the City Airport Train (CAT) from Wien Mitte takes about 16 minutes to the station beneath the terminal. Not sure which building your airline uses? See the terminal guide.
Check live Vienna International Airport (VIE) departures on the board below — flight number, destination, scheduled time, gate and status. Departing flights leave from the terminal complex, mainly Terminal 3 along with Terminals 1, 1A and 2, so confirm your terminal before you travel. If your flight is delayed, see what you can claim under EU rules on our Vienna Airport flight delays page.
Before your flight at VIE
Check-in desks typically open about 2–3 hours before departure and close 40–60 minutes before take-off. Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours ahead for short-haul and 3 hours for long-haul flights to allow time for bag drop, security and the walk to your gate — see how early to arrive at Vienna Airport for the timings the airport itself publishes. The terminal has security, shops and food outlets after the control points. To skip the main queue you can book FastTrack security at VIE, and the VIE terminal map shows how far your gate is once you are through.
Getting to VIE in time
The City Airport Train (CAT) from Wien Mitte takes about 16 minutes to the station beneath the terminal. Plan your trip and budget with the VIE transfer cost calculator or our Vienna Airport to city centre guide. Driving? Pre-book a space via Vienna Airport parking, and check which building you fly from in the VIE terminals guide.
