Route Network
Vienna Schwechat Airport connects 201 destinations worldwide, with Frankfurt standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Singapore, and the shortest flight is to Budapest.
Frankfurt (FRA)
(Germany)
– Germany
Air Incheon · Austrian · BTX · Condor · EAT Leipzig · El Al
6 airlines
Warsaw (WAW)
(Poland)
– Poland
Austrian · Ethiopian Airlines · JDI · LOT - Polish Airlines · Ryanair · ULC
6 airlines
Tel Aviv (TLV)
(Israel)
– Israel
Arkia Israeli Airlines · Austrian · Blue Bird Airways · El Al
4 airlines
Split (SPU)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Austrian · Croatia Airlines
2 airlines
Podgorica (TGD)
(Montenegro)
– Montenegro
Austrian
1 airline
Zadar (ZAD)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Austrian · Ryanair
2 airlines
Hurghada (HRG)
(Egypt)
– Egypt
Air Cairo · AlMasria · Austrian · Corendon Airlines Europe · Red Sea Airlines
5 airlines
Košice (KSC)
(Slovakia)
– Slovakia
Austrian
1 airline
Kerkyra Island (CFU)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian · Ryanair
2 airlines
Kos Island (KGS)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian · Ryanair
2 airlines
Varna (VAR)
(Bulgaria)
– Bulgaria
Austrian
1 airline
Souda (CHQ)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian · Ryanair
2 airlines
Altenrhein (ACH)
(Switzerland)
– Switzerland
People's
1 airline
Mykonos Island (JMK)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian · Ryanair
2 airlines
Sibiu (SBZ)
(Romania)
– Romania
Austrian
1 airline
Burgas (BOJ)
(Bulgaria)
– Bulgaria
Austrian · Ryanair
2 airlines
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (KLU)
(Austria)
– Austria
Austrian
1 airline
Washington (IAD)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Austrian · United Airlines
2 airlines
Santorini Island (JTR)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian · Ryanair
2 airlines
Zakynthos Island (ZTH)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian · Ryanair
2 airlines
Bastia/Poretta (BIA)
(France)
– France
Air Corsica · Austrian
2 airlines
Kalamata (KLX)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian · Ryanair
2 airlines
Preveza/Lefkada (PVK)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian · Ryanair
2 airlines
Tivat (TIV)
(Montenegro)
– Montenegro
Austrian
1 airline
Kefallinia Island (EFL)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian · Ryanair
2 airlines
Niš (INI)
(Serbia)
– Serbia
Ryanair
1 airline
Bodrum (BJV)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
AJet · LATAM Argentina
2 airlines
Karpathos Island (AOK)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian
1 airline
Monastir (MIR)
(Tunisia)
– Tunisia
Austrian · Nouvelair Tunisie
2 airlines
Ohrid (OHD)
(North Macedonia)
– North Macedonia
Austrian
1 airline
Pula (PUY)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Ryanair
1 airline
Rimini (RMI)
(Italy)
– Italy
Ryanair
1 airline
Skiathos (JSI)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian
1 airline
Ajaccio/Napoléon Bonaparte (AJA)
(France)
– France
Air Corsica
1 airline
Banja Luka (BNX)
(Bosnia and Herzegovina)
– Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ryanair
1 airline
Calvi/Sainte-Catherine (CLY)
(France)
– France
Austrian
1 airline
Kavala (KVA)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian
1 airline
Limnos Island (LXS)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian
1 airline
London (BQH)
(United Kingdom)
– United Kingdom
EFD · OEEKZ
2 airlines
Pátrai (GPA)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian
1 airline
Salerno (QSR)
(Italy)
– Italy
Ryanair
1 airline
Skiros Island (SKU)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian
1 airline
Brno (BRQ)
(Czechia)
– Czechia
QAJ
1 airline
Farnborough (FAB)
(United Kingdom)
– United Kingdom
VJH
1 airline
Mytilene (MJT)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian
1 airline
Rostock (RLG)
(Germany)
– Germany
Iberia
1 airline
Samos Island (SMI)
(Greece)
– Greece
Austrian
1 airline
Westerland (GWT)
(Germany)
– Germany
Austrian
1 airline
Route and destination data updated July 11, 2026.
Vienna Schwechat Airport is served by 107 airlines, with Austrian in the lead at 37% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 59% of routes. 76 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 106 airlines operate international routes, compared with two airlines serving domestic routes. Scoot is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Singapore with a flight time of 12 hrs.
Vienna Schwechat Airport provides direct service to 63 countries across four continents. The route network is 1% domestic and 99% international. Germany is the primary international destination.
Delays
- Departures
- 14 min late
- 3 min (-19.3%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Arrivals
- on-time
- 3 min (-86.9%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 2 flights (24 hour total)
Jul 12
2026
21:00 - 22:00
- Departure
- 18 min late18 min late18 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
20:00 - 21:00
- Departure
- 15 min late15 min late15 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
19:00 - 20:00
- Departure
- 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
18:00 - 19:00
- Departure
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
17:00 - 18:00
- Departure
- 17 min late17 min late17 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
16:00 - 17:00
- Departure
- 17 min late17 min late17 minutes late
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- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
15:00 - 16:00
- Departure
- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 1
Jul 12
2026
14:00 - 15:00
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 1
Jul 12
2026
13:00 - 14:00
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
12:00 - 13:00
- Departure
- 18 min late18 min late18 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
11:00 - 12:00
- Departure
- 17 min late17 min late17 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
10:00 - 11:00
- Departure
- 16 min late16 min late16 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
09:00 - 10:00
- Departure
- 15 min late15 min late15 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
08:00 - 09:00
- Departure
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
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- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
07:00 - 08:00
- Departure
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
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- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
06:00 - 07:00
- Departure
- 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late
- Arrival
- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
05:00 - 06:00
- Departure
- 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late
- Arrival
- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
04:00 - 05:00
- Departure
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Arrival
- 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
03:00 - 04:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
02:00 - 03:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
01:00 - 02:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
00:00 - 01:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 11
2026
23:00 - 00:00
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 40 min late40 min late40 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
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21:00 - 22:00 |
18 min late18 min late18 minutes late | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 0 |
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20:00 - 21:00 |
15 min late15 min late15 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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19:00 - 20:00 |
11 min late11 min late11 minutes late | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 0 |
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18:00 - 19:00 |
10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 0 |
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17:00 - 18:00 |
17 min late17 min late17 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 0 |
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16:00 - 17:00 |
17 min late17 min late17 minutes late | 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 0 |
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15:00 - 16:00 |
14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 1 |
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14:00 - 15:00 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 1 |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 0 |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
18 min late18 min late18 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
17 min late17 min late17 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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10:00 - 11:00 |
16 min late16 min late16 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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09:00 - 10:00 |
15 min late15 min late15 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 0 |
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08:00 - 09:00 |
10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 0 |
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07:00 - 08:00 |
7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 0 |
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06:00 - 07:00 |
9 min late9 min late9 minutes late | 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early | 0 |
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05:00 - 06:00 |
11 min late11 min late11 minutes late | 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early | 0 |
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04:00 - 05:00 |
10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early | 0 |
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03:00 - 04:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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02:00 - 03:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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01:00 - 02:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late | 0 |
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00:00 - 01:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 0 |
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23:00 - 00:00 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 40 min late40 min late40 minutes late | 0 |
- Departures
- 15 min late
- 7 min (-33.6%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Arrivals
- 1 min late
- 7 min (-89%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 20 flights (7 day total)
Jul 11
2026
- Departure
- 17 min late17 min late17 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 6
Jul 10
2026
- Departure
- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 4
Jul 9
2026
- Departure
- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 2
Jul 8
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 8
| Date | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jul 11, 2026 |
17 min late17 min late17 minutes late | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 6 |
|
Jul 10, 2026 |
14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 |
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Jul 9, 2026 |
14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 |
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Jul 8, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 8 |
- Departures
- 17 min late
- 3 min (+22.4%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Arrivals
- 3 min late
- 3 min (+2,837.9%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 107 flights (30 day total)
Jul 11
2026
- Departure
- 17 min late17 min late17 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 6
Jul 10
2026
- Departure
- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 4
Jul 9
2026
- Departure
- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 2
Jul 8
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 8
Jul 4
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- ———
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 3
2026
- Departure
- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jul 2
2026
- Departure
- 16 min late16 min late16 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 4
Jul 1
2026
- Departure
- 38 min late38 min late38 minutes late
- Arrival
- 20 min late20 min late20 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 17
Jun 30
2026
- Departure
- 17 min late17 min late17 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 4
Jun 29
2026
- Departure
- 20 min late20 min late20 minutes late
- Arrival
- 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 10
Jun 28
2026
- Departure
- 24 min late24 min late24 minutes late
- Arrival
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 3
Jun 27
2026
- Departure
- 18 min late18 min late18 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 4
Jun 26
2026
- Departure
- 15 min late15 min late15 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 5
Jun 25
2026
- Departure
- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 6
Jun 24
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 4
Jun 23
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 3
Jun 22
2026
- Departure
- 24 min late24 min late24 minutes late
- Arrival
- 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jun 21
2026
- Departure
- 18 min late18 min late18 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 3
Jun 20
2026
- Departure
- 22 min late22 min late22 minutes late
- Arrival
- 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jun 19
2026
- Departure
- 20 min late20 min late20 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 4
Jun 18
2026
- Departure
- 12 min late12 min late12 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 3
Jun 17
2026
- Departure
- 12 min late12 min late12 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 7
Jun 16
2026
- Departure
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 15
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 14
2026
- Departure
- 15 min late15 min late15 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jun 13
2026
- Departure
- 15 min late15 min late15 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 1
Jun 12
2026
- Departure
- 15 min late15 min late15 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 3
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|---|---|---|---|
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Jul 11, 2026 |
17 min late17 min late17 minutes late | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 6 |
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Jul 10, 2026 |
14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 |
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Jul 9, 2026 |
14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 |
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Jul 8, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 8 |
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Jul 4, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | ——— | 0 |
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Jul 3, 2026 |
14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 2 |
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Jul 2, 2026 |
16 min late16 min late16 minutes late | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 4 |
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Jul 1, 2026 |
38 min late38 min late38 minutes late | 20 min late20 min late20 minutes late | 17 |
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Jun 30, 2026 |
17 min late17 min late17 minutes late | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 4 |
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Jun 29, 2026 |
20 min late20 min late20 minutes late | 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late | 10 |
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Jun 28, 2026 |
24 min late24 min late24 minutes late | 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 3 |
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Jun 27, 2026 |
18 min late18 min late18 minutes late | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 4 |
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Jun 26, 2026 |
15 min late15 min late15 minutes late | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 5 |
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Jun 25, 2026 |
14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 6 |
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Jun 24, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 |
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Jun 23, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 3 |
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Jun 22, 2026 |
24 min late24 min late24 minutes late | 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late | 0 |
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Jun 21, 2026 |
18 min late18 min late18 minutes late | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 3 |
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Jun 20, 2026 |
22 min late22 min late22 minutes late | 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late | 0 |
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Jun 19, 2026 |
20 min late20 min late20 minutes late | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 4 |
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Jun 18, 2026 |
12 min late12 min late12 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 3 |
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Jun 17, 2026 |
12 min late12 min late12 minutes late | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 7 |
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Jun 16, 2026 |
10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 2 |
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Jun 15, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 |
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Jun 14, 2026 |
15 min late15 min late15 minutes late | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 0 |
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Jun 13, 2026 |
15 min late15 min late15 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 1 |
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Jun 12, 2026 |
15 min late15 min late15 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 3 |
Global Rankings
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,821 ft 3,603 m 11,821 ft · 3,603 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,821 ft 3,603 m 11,821 ft · 3,603 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,467 ft 3,495 m 11,467 ft · 3,495 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,467 ft 3,495 m 11,467 ft · 3,495 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Vienna Schwechat Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.
Operational Context
Vienna Schwechat (IATA: VIE) operates around 412 flights per day to 201 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 3 domestic and 198 international routes, with Austrian as the leading carrier and Frankfurt currently the busiest connection. From VIE, passengers can reach 63 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,603 m (11,821 ft).
Airlines and Destinations Overview
Vienna Schwechat functions as Austria’s main international airport and a major hub for the country’s flag carrier, Austrian Airlines. Its route network is weighted heavily toward international service, with limited domestic flying and a broad mix of European, medium-haul, and long-haul destinations. The airport also serves as a connecting point for traffic between Central and Eastern Europe and the rest of the airline network.
Service is provided by a mix of full-service network carriers, low-cost airlines, and long-haul operators. The schedule supports both origin-and-destination demand for Vienna and wider connecting flows through the Austrian Airlines and Star Alliance network, with Frankfurt among the key business-oriented routes in the market.
Terminal Buildings and Facilities
The airport uses a single terminal complex organized around several concourses and gate areas. Passenger processing is concentrated in the main terminal building, with facilities divided by operational use for different flight types and airline needs. The layout is intended to support both point-to-point traffic and connecting passengers moving between short-haul European services and longer flights.
For travelers, the terminal system combines check-in, security screening, retail, and boarding areas within the same airport campus. Connections within the terminal are designed for transfer traffic, and the airport’s structure reflects its role as a hub rather than a simple origin-destination field.
Key characteristics of the terminal system include:
- Single airport terminal complex
- Multiple concourses and gate areas
- Combined domestic and international processing
- Hub-oriented transfer handling
- Centralized passenger services
Passenger-facing facilities include retail outlets, food and beverage areas, business-oriented services, and basic travel amenities spread across the terminal. The airport also provides official passenger information and ground transport details through its own website, including parking information.
Passenger facilities available across the airport include:
- Shops
- Restaurants and cafes
- Airline service counters
- Information services
- Parking facilities
Airport Lounges
The airport offers a mix of airline-operated and independent lounges, with access generally based on premium cabin travel, frequent flyer status, or paid entry where available. Lounge facilities are typically located airside in the passenger terminal areas serving departing international and connecting travelers.
Notable lounges include:
- Austrian Airlines lounges
- SKY Lounge
- VIP Service areas
Dining and Food Options
Dining at the airport includes a mix of quick-service outlets, cafes, and sit-down options spread through the terminal. The food offering is geared toward short dwell times and connecting passengers, with a combination of international brands and airport-operated concessions rather than a single dominant restaurant style.
Common dining options include:
- Cafes
- Quick-service restaurants
- Bars
- Grab-and-go food outlets
- Sit-down dining options
Public Transport and Parking
Vienna Schwechat is connected to the city by rail and road, with official airport transport details available on the airport’s arrival and parking page. Rail access is an important part of the airport’s ground transport setup, and travelers can also use bus services, taxis, and private cars to reach the terminal. The airport’s location southeast of Vienna makes it accessible from the city and the wider eastern Austrian region.
Road access supports travel from Vienna and surrounding areas, including regional journeys that connect into the broader metropolitan catchment. Ground transport choices are oriented toward both airline passengers and airport employees, with the airport positioned as the principal air gateway for the capital region.
Passengers can reach the airport using:
- Rail
- Bus
- Taxi
- Private car
- Ride-hailing services
Parking at the airport is organized through official on-site products for short and longer stays. The airport’s parking offering is designed for terminal access and business or leisure trips of varying length, with options typically split by proximity and duration.
Parking options include:
- Short-stay parking
- Long-stay parking
- Terminal parking
- Covered parking
- Prebookable parking
Runways and Operations
The airport operates a runway system built around two runways, including a main runway suitable for widebody operations. The longest runway measures 3,603 m, which supports long-haul services and a broad range of commercial aircraft types. The airfield layout allows scheduled passenger traffic, cargo operations, and general aviation use within a major hub environment.
Operationally, the runway system supports a high volume of daily movements and a mix of regional, European, and intercontinental flights. The airport’s capacity and runway length make it suitable for medium and long-haul airline operations, including aircraft used on transcontinental services.
The runway system includes:
- Two runways
- One main long-haul-capable runway
- Widebody aircraft compatibility
- Commercial passenger operations
- Cargo and general aviation activity
Passenger Traffic and Airport Role
Vienna Schwechat is Austria’s primary airport and the main gateway for the Vienna metropolitan area. It plays a central role in domestic connectivity, international business travel, tourism, and connecting traffic across Central Europe. The airport’s route base spans multiple continents, which gives it significance well beyond the local market.
As a major hub, it serves both local origin-and-destination demand and transfer passengers traveling onward through Vienna. Its traffic profile is shaped by a strong European network, important regional links, and selected long-haul routes that connect Austria with major global markets.
The airport’s role includes:
- National gateway
- Major hub
- Transfer airport
- International business travel point
- Long-haul connection airport
Location and Catchment Area
The airport is located in Schwechat, southeast of central Vienna, and serves the capital region as well as much of eastern Austria. Its catchment area extends beyond the city itself to surrounding commuter and business corridors, where access by road and rail supports regular passenger use.
The airport is also well positioned for travelers from parts of neighboring Central and Eastern Europe who connect through Vienna. This makes it important not only for local demand but also for a wider regional market that benefits from Vienna’s hub network.
The airport serves:
- Vienna city
- Vienna metropolitan area
- Eastern Austria
- Cross-border connecting passengers
- Regional business and leisure travelers
Hotels Near the Airport
There are hotels near the airport that are useful for early departures, late arrivals, overnight layovers, and business travel. The airport area is set up to support transit passengers and travelers who want to stay close to the terminal before or after a flight.
Notable nearby hotels include:
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
Airport History
Commercial aviation at Schwechat developed from the airfield east of Vienna and gradually replaced earlier aviation facilities serving the capital. The airport grew in importance as postwar air traffic expanded and Vienna became a stronger international business and diplomatic center.
Major modern development came through terminal and airfield expansion during the late 20th century, when the airport was adapted for larger aircraft, higher passenger volumes, and more complex international operations. The facility was reorganized to handle growing transfer traffic as Austrian Airlines built Vienna into its principal hub.
Further modernization has focused on improving terminal capacity, commercial services, and operational efficiency while maintaining the airport’s role as Austria’s leading air gateway. Today, Vienna Schwechat operates as a large hub airport with a broad European schedule and a network that reaches well beyond the continent.