Quick answer: Vienna International Airport has one connected terminal complex. Terminal 3 (Check-in 3) is the newest and largest part, home to Austrian Airlines and its Star Alliance partners, while Terminals 1, 1A and 2 form the original check-in areas used by other carriers. Gates branch off piers A (Schengen), B and C (non-Schengen), D (Schengen), and F and G at Terminal 3. The railway station sits directly beneath the complex, so whichever check-in area your flight uses, you arrive at the same station. Confirm your terminal before you travel; see the departures guide for check-in details.
Vienna Airport Terminals
Terminal 3 (Check-in 3)
Configuration: Terminal 3, signposted as Check-in 3, is the main and largest building of Vienna International Airport. Opened in 2012, it is the home base of Austrian Airlines and its Star Alliance partners. Check-in desks and the security zone are on the main level, and the terminal feeds directly into the modern gate piers F and G, which handle most of the airport's Schengen and long-haul departures.
Services: Terminal 3 offers everything a traveler expects from a modern international airport: duty-free shops, retail outlets, dining and drinking venues, banks, ATMs, currency exchange points, travel agencies, and business lounges, including the Austrian Airlines lounges. It also features premium check-in, family facilities, a children's play area, and shower rooms.
Highlights: The heart of the complex is the Plaza, a bright shopping and dining boulevard that links the check-in areas. Above it, the open-air Visitors' Terrace gives panoramic views over the aprons and runways, while the airport's Visitors' World (Besucherwelt) runs guided tours and exhibitions about how the airport works.
Terminals 1 & 1A
Configuration: Terminal 1 and its extension Terminal 1A form the original heart of the airport and connect directly to Terminal 3. Check-in counters and baggage claim are on the ground level, with security and the departure gates above. From here passengers reach gate piers B and C for non-Schengen flights and pier D for Schengen flights.
Services: These areas are well equipped with self-service check-in kiosks, shops, cafés and restaurants, ATMs, currency exchange, and travel agencies, ensuring a smooth experience for the many European and low-cost airlines that use them.
Terminal 2
Configuration: Terminal 2 is a smaller, older check-in area adjoining Terminal 1, spread across two levels, with check-in on the ground floor and connections through to the shared security and gate areas.
Services: Despite its size, Terminal 2 provides self-service kiosks, modern security facilities, and a selection of shops and dining outlets. It is mainly used today for additional check-in capacity and general aviation.
Useful links: Vienna Airport Airlines · Vienna Airport Arrivals · Vienna Airport Departures · VIE Airport Statistics
